Portable electronic devices (PED)
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The use of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) onboard presents a source of uncontrolled electromagnetic radiation with the risk of adverse interference effects to the aircraft systems. The intention of these limitations for the use of PED is to reduce the risk to acceptable limits.
Restrictions on use of Portable Electronic Devices by passengers
Unrestricted use - devices that can be used at any time
- devices powered by micro battery cells
- devices powered by solar cells
- electric watches
- hearing aids (including digital devices)
- heart pace makers
- other similar type of equipment.
Restricted use - devices limited to be used when fasten seat belt sign is off
The PED of this category may be used only when the fasten seat belt sign is off.
- laptops
- portable audio equipment
- cameras (digital, video etc.)
- GPS-satellite navigators
- electric shavers
- electronic toys (excluding remote controlled)
- mobile phone in flight mode
- tablets
- other similar type of equipment
Mobile phone - limited to be used on ground only
Mobile phone must be in flight mode during the time period when Fasten Seat Belt sign is on.
Prohibited use - devices forbidden to be used at all times onboard the aircraft
The PED of this category must be switched off onboard the aircraft.
- devices transmitting RF intentionally
- remote controlled toys
- wireless computer equipment (mouse)
- pocket radios (AM/FM)
- telemetric-equipment
- other similar type of equipment