Electronic devices
Certain electronic devices may not be used on our planes for safety reasons. Such devices may cause electromagnetic interference with cockpit navigation or communications systems during ground operations and while the aircraft is flying below 10,000 feet. However, when an aircraft is traveling above 10,000 feet (normally about ten minutes after takeoff), passengers can use many of the devices listed.

Hearing aids, heart pacemakers, and watches are acceptable at all times.

These electronic devices can be used in the cabin, but may not be used during takeoff and landing:
  • Calculators
  • Handheld computer games
  • Shavers
  • Portable CD and tape players
  • Laptop computers/accessory printers/tape drives
  • Portable VCRs/video players
These electronic devices cannot be used on the airplane at any time:
  • Cellular phones (cellular phones maybe used on the plane at the gate before the aircraft door is closed or at captain's discretion when the plane is away from the gate and on the ground)
  • Televisions
  • AM/FM transmitters-receivers
  • Remote-controlled toys

Department of Transportation (DOT) Battery Guidelines
Starting January 1, 2008, the DOT prohibits loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
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