Articles tagged with: American Airlines and Federal Communications Commission

Cell usage on planes to be allowed - while on the ground

American Airlines customers soon will be able to use their cell phones longer before departures and sooner after landings on most aircraft as American becomes the first airline to increase "talk time" for customers on the ground. Effective July 8th, customers will be able to use cell phones, two-way pagers and other electronic devices until the aircraft door is shut, giving them additional time to stay connected as they prepare to depart. Customers on most arriving flights will be able to use cell phones shortly after landing, while the aircraft is taxiing to the gate. more

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