'Aye' to phone use in plane

In a survey conducted by Skyscanner, 61% of respondents said they would use their mobile devices during flights to make calls or send messages, if it were allowed.

SIXTY-ONE percent of international air travellers would use their mobile phones on flights if they could, according to a survey carried out by Skyscanner.

Currently, a third of air passengers turn on their phones, smartphones or tablets as soon as the plane touches down on the tarmac, as current restrictions on in-flight cellular communications require that they be off or in sleep mode.