During the flight of the plane, the mobile phone needs to turn on the "airplane mode" to take pictures.

Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd. issued the "Announcement on the Use of Portable Electronic Devices on Board" on the afternoon of the 18th, stating that starting from January 19, 2018, passengers can use smartphones with "flight mode" on board .

According to the relevant requirements of the Civil Aviation Administration of China's "Guidelines for Assessment of the Use of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) on Board Aircraft", Sichuan Airlines has completed the corresponding assessment and review work. Starting from January 19, 2018, passengers on flights actually operated by Sichuan Airlines can use portable electronic devices (PED) such as smartphones, tablets (Pads), laptops, and e-readers with "airplane mode" on board.

However, Sichuan Airlines reminds that for the sake of cabin safety, passengers must follow the arrangements of the crew and flight attendants. Once the crew discovers any situation that interferes with safety or an emergency, they must immediately stop using portable electronic devices. During critical stages of flight such as taxiing, takeoff, descent and landing, the use of portable electronic devices that are not suitable for flight safety requirements is prohibited.

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Being able to use a mobile phone does not mean that you can use it anytime and anywhere. Travelers should be aware of three major misunderstandings.

Myth 1: You can make phone calls during the flight. The use of voice communication is restricted on airplanes. European, American and future domestic policies will liberalize the use of WiFi on mobile phone terminals in flight mode, but prohibit voice communication functions.

Myth 2: You can use mobile phones during flights starting from October. Passengers are still not allowed to use mobile phones on the plane until the airline completes the relevant procedures.

Myth 3: Once an airline allows the use of mobile phones, there is no need to pay attention to the crew's requirements. Relevant laws stipulate that when suspected interference is discovered, crew members have the right to prohibit passengers from using mobile phones, and passengers must comply with crew requirements.

Airlines where mobile phones can be used on board: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines.

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