Air New Zealand will allow passengers to use gadgets throughout the flight
Air New Zealand, New Zealand's flagship carrier, will be one of the first airlines of the Asia-Pacific region, which will allow passengers to use portable electronic devices during the flight. Permission was obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.
Starting from July 16, 2014 Air New Zealand passengers will be able to use portable electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-books and audio players, throughout the flight, including taxiing, takeoff and landing aircraft. All devices must be taken offline.
Initially the ban on use of electronic devices during taxi, takeoff and landing will be filmed for domestic and international flights Air New Zealand, which are performed by aircraft type Airbus A320, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300. After obtaining the appropriate permits aviation authorities restrictions on the use of gadgets will also be removed for regional turboprop aircraft and vessels of the type Boeing 767-300.
According Hyurihangani Carrie (Carrie Hurihanganui), director of quality customer service Air New Zealand, the lifting of restrictions on the use of electronic devices will significantly improve the experience of passengers on the flight.
"We live in the age of modern technology, and most of our customers are using electronic devices while traveling. We are glad that we can give our passengers the opportunity to freely use the gadgets since boarding the aircraft to a stop near the terminal at destination: pictures, listen to music or watch movies. Air New Zealand is one of the leaders in innovation and the introduction of advanced technology, and we continue to look for new opportunities to provide our passengers with the best experience and best practices, "- said Carrie Hyurihangani.
Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration United States (FAA) issued a directive that extends the use of portable electronic devices during flight. The document was developed on the basis of the analysis conducted by industry experts, aircraft manufacturers, associations, pilots, flight attendants and handset manufacturers.