Rossiya Airlines allows to use electronic devices at takeoff and landing

Aeroflot was the first to lift the ban on electronic devices.

02.Aug.16 2:40 AM
By Egor Doronin
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Rossiya Airlines allows to use electronic devices at takeoff and landing

On Monday, August 1, Rossiya Airlines lifted the restriction on using mobile devices at takeoff and landing. The company published a press-release to that effect.

Company representatives mentioned, that only devices with switched-off WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity will be allowed.

This decision was reached after extensive expert assessment by specialists. It is consistent with modern global air transportation practices.

The source clarified that only devices capable of airline mode will be allowed. Pagers, Bluetooth wireless headphones and other radio devices (without airline mode) are still not allowed.

Aeroflot has allowed use of mobile devices in the beginning of last month.

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