Classification based on when the device can be used:
(1) never
(2) always
(3) at the gate
(4) taxiing from gate
(5) take off and ascent
(6) at altitude
(7) during descent and landing
(8) taxiing after landing
Items that should never be used at any time:
(1) radio
(2) satellite radio
(3) portable TV
(4) walkie talkie
(5) walkie-talkie feature of a cell phone
Always permitted:
(1) pacemaker
(2) hearing aid
(3) noise canceling headphones with power off
Permitted at gate and on taxiing after landing:
(1) cellular phone
(2) PDA or computer with wireless card
When not in use during the flight the cellular phone should be turned off.
Permitted at gate and at altitude:
(1) laptop computer without wireless card
(2) handheld game
(3) audio player
(4) CD or DVD player
(5) video camera
(6) PDA without wireless card
(7) noise canceling headphone with power on
Any other device should be cleared before it can be used.
