Passengers on MAS flights no longer required to turn off devices starting July 1

Passengers onboard Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) airlines will no longer be required to turn off their electronic devices starting July 1 due to a new feature called Gate-to-Gate connectivity. MAG in a statement on June 27 said the airline has been given regulatory approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to enable Gate-to-Gate connectivity for passengers on its airlines namely Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings. It said that passengers can stay connected on their personal or portable electronic devices (PEDs) such as mobile phones and tablets throughout the journey on air by enabling flight mode. “Passengers will no longer be required to switch off their PEDs during take-off and landing, as was previously required due to regulatory and aircraft requirements. PEDs include mobile phones, tablets, and other small hand-held devices that are stowable in the passenger’s seat pocket,” MAG said in the statement. All business suite, business class and Enrich platinum members will receive complimentary WiFi on Malaysia Airlines from July 1 until Dec 31. The offer will be available on 20 aircraft equipped with WiFi.<br/>