September 23, 2004

Cell phones on planes, not so fast.

A recent demonstration by Airbus marked another step forward for travelers who would like to use their cellphones on airplanes. But the regulatory agencies responsible for the ultimate decision say the phones are still far from flight, reports the WSJ.

"Regulars say the tests can't be officially considered in their review of the rules because the tests have been conducted without government oversight. Regulators are moving forward with reviews of their own".