Flying smart: Wi-Fi on flights allowed, government notifies new rules
NEW DELHI: Wi-Fi on domestic flights will now be allowed upon permission from the pilot-in-command and the gadget is to be used in flight mode, with the government finally notifying rules for this.
The amended aircraft rules have been published by the government in the official gazette on Saturday and they skip the mention of allowing mobile communication, which was mentioned in the draft rules published by the government on August 14 last year.
“The pilot-in-command may permit the access of internet services by passengers on board an aircraft through Wi-Fi on board when laptop, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, e-reader or a point of sale device is used in flight mode or airplane mode.
