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Malaysia Airlines First in Asia to Offer In-Flight Mobile Phone Service
Malaysia Airlines has received and installed an in-flight mobile phone system designed by AeroMobile on one of its Boeing 777s. Passengers will be able to safely use their cell phones and PDAs during the cruise portion of the flight without interfering with the aircraft's navigational controls and communication. The system has been tested extensively over the past few weeks. Cabin crews will be given the green light to "advise" especially chatty passengers to be mindful of others during long haul or overnight flights. The service will be available on regional and international flights to Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Passengers who choose to use the service will be billed by their own cell phone providers. Roaming, international and out-of-network charges will be applied. Currently, AeroMobile is working with Malaysian cell phone service providers to ensure that users won't hit any snags if the try to make in-flight calls while in international airspace.
[Via My Sinchew]
