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Originally Posted by Nikesh
I was so annoyed when I heard this on the aeroplane. I bought a SE W810i instead of buying a separate mp3 player and phone thinking that I would be allowed to listen to music on the plane in flight mode.  |
Not any more
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...useonboard.jsp
In flight, once fasten seatbelt signs are turned off:
Mobile telephones, smartphones and PDAs: may be used but they must be in flight safe mode from before departure. Those without flight safe mode will have to remain turned off.
Curiously they will also check for this - gawd knows how.
LAPTOP BATTERY RESTRICTIONS
Customers wishing to use an Apple, Dell or IBM laptop on board can only do so once the laptop battery serial number has been checked by a member of the Cabin Crew.
- If the battery is permitted for use, the laptop may be used as normal on board, with no further restrictions.
- If however the battery is identified as being from the affected batch as identified by Apple, Dell or IBM, the battery must be removed. In cabins where the seats are fitted with In Seat Power Supplies, leads/adapters will be offered. Where no ISPS is provided or no laptop leads/adapters are available, the use of these affected laptops is prohibited.
Any removed or spare batteries must be individually wrapped/protected and placed in your Carry On Baggage. This is limited to two batteries per passenger.
Virgin Atlantic is in communication with Apple, Dell and IBM. As soon as this safety issue is resolved these restrictions will be lifted.