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Skyscanner reveals 61% of flyers want to use Mobile Gadgets in-flight

Skyscanner Inflight  GadgetsA survey by leading global travel search site Skyscanner has found that 61% of flyers want to use their mobile devices in-flight while 33% immediately turn on their phones as soon as they touch down.

“These findings are based on a study conducted on behalf of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the Aviation Rulemaking Committee which revealed that the ban on the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) such as smartphones and laptops could be set to end, after a US scientific study found no reason why they should be turned off during take-off and landing,” says Janet Ranola, Philippine Marketing Manager for Skyscanner. “Also, other PEDs, like tablets can be used safely while a plane is taxiing, taking off, landing and while at a cursing altitude.”

Local flag carrier, Philippine Airlines already offers in-flight wi-fi and technology for its passengers to make and receive calls during its long-haul flights. Cebu Pacific has also recently introduced in-flight wi-fi on its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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