tobster911
1st Mar 2011, 18:59
Hi all, Am I allowed to use my Laptop on an airliner. I am going to Germany on Sunday and am wanting to take my laptop to do work on whilst on the flight.
Is this possible or will I get shouted at by security etc etc...?
Thank you
caber0
1st Mar 2011, 19:15
Should be OK when seat belt lights are off however if it is a cheap airline and you are in cheap seats you may struggle opening laptop on your tray table!:)
PAXboy
1st Mar 2011, 22:48
Yes. All airlines prohibit use of electronic devices during the departure and approach phases. That is to say, once the seat belt signs are off (as caber0 says) then you can use it but, once the aircraft starts to descend, be ready for them to ask you to shut the unit down.
Dependent on the your departure point in the UK ("Near EGNL") and destination then the amount of time that you can use the laptop may not be that long, perhaps an hour and plan not to be able to eat or drink whilst using it!