From 15 September 2014, passengers travelling on all Cathay Pacific flights will no longer be required to switch off certain portable electronic devices they carry on-board during take-off and landing. However, cellular communication devices such as mobile phones must be switched to "Flight Safe/Airplane" mode with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions disabled. Plugging devices into the aircraft's utility electrical power supply outlets will not be permitted during takeoff and landing.
The new guidelines for extended usage refer to small electronic devices that are owned by the passengers and can be held in passengers' hands or pockets.
Examples include:
Larger personal electronic devices including laptops and notebooks must be switched off and stowed away for takeoff and landing in accordance with the current procedures. All devices put into checked luggage must be powered off.
Cathay Pacific General Manager: Product, Toby Smith said: "We welcome the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department's amendment of regulations concerning the use of personal electronic devices during takeoff and landing. At Cathay Pacific we are committed to improving our products and services to make flying a more pleasurable experience. We are sure our passengers will appreciate the opportunity to use their personal devices throughout the whole flight."
