Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that
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Turn off your phone when you are in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it is rare, your phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. These areas include:
•Fueling areas such as gas stations.
•Below deck on boats.
•Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
•Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
•Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
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Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
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