New Delhi: In a long-awaited move, air passengers can access internet through Wii-Fi on board when the devices are on airplane mode, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said, lifting the restrictions on flyers.
"The Pilot-in-Command may permit the access of internet services by passengers on board an aircraft in flight, through Wii-Fi on board, when laptop, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, e-reader or a point of sale device is used in flight mode or airplane mode," a notification by Aviation Ministry, dated February 21, read.
"Provided that the Director-General shall certify the aircraft for usage of internet service in flight through Wi-Fi on board subject to the procedures as specified in this behalf," it further read