S. Korean carriers likely to allow electronic devices during landing, takeoff
Jan 8, 2014
South Korea may soon allow the use of any electronic devices during landing and takeoff if confirmed that the devices do not interfere with aircrafts' own communication and navigational systems, the government said Wednesday.The move, if realized, will allow passengers to use any electronic devices, including cellular phones, at any time during their flight. Smartphones, however, must be put on flight mode, which cuts off radio communication.The government has already formed a special task force