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www.travelweeklyweb.com www.travelweeklyweb.com March 2014 | TRAVELWeekly AsiA ■ | 5 Technology Jet Airways launches its mobile application for iOS SINGAPORE – Jet Airways has launched its mobile application on Apple's iOS platform compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The mobile application will allow the airline's guests to conveniently book tickets, check flight status, manage their JetPrivilege account and enjoy special promotional offers, among a host of other features. The native mobile application (app) is available for free download from the App Store and is compatible with iOS 6 version and above. The app has been specially optimized for iPhone 5. The Jet Airways mobile app leverages the iOS platform's improved touch friendly design, making it an extremely efficient tool for travellers to access their travel information on the go. Moreover, the application offers a convenient booking and secure payment process allowing credit card transactions accompanied by the ability to save and access booked itineraries using the Passbook app. Other salient features include real time flight status check with the option to search using flight number, airport or route, registration for receiving real time flight status notification, and the opportunity to avail special offers and news updates. Said Mr. Gaurang Shetty, Senior Vice President – Commercial, Jet Airways, "Jet Airways is the first and only airline in India to offer a native mobile app for iOS platform in addition to apps for Blackberry, Android and Windows devices. With the launch of the Jet Airways mobile app for iOS, we are pleased to offer our guests a seamless and uniform travel experience across all mobile platforms. Considering the growing user base of iOS devices, this is yet another step in our commitment towards leveraging the use of mobile technology for our guests across the globe." Korean Air to allow PED usage for entire flight duration HONG KONG – Korean Air has announced that it will allow the use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) for the entire duration of the flight starting from 1 March. Korean Air has obtained approval of the 'safety evaluation for expanding the use of PEDs' from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Accordingly, both international and domestic passengers traveling with Korean Air will be allowed to use PEDs during all phases of flight including takeoff and landing. PED means any piece of lightweight, electrically-powered equipment such as smartphones, PCs, electronic books and MP3 players. So far, passengers have not been permitted to use PEDs even though the devices are operated in "airplane mode" during takeoff running or in preparation for landing. In addition, heavier electronic devices such as full-sized laptop computers should be kept safely under seats or in overhead bins during taxi, take-off and landing. Devices such as FM/AM radios, portable TV receivers, walkie- talkies and radio-controlled toys are not permitted to be used in-flight. On occasions, the flight attendants will have the authority to restrict the use of PEDs in-flight, such as when the aircraft is performing landing in low visibility, or if the d e v i c e i s a f f e c t i n g t h e aircraft's navigation system. I n s u c h i n s t a n c e s , t h e flight attendants can ask passengers to turn off their devices immediately. Jin Air passengers can now use PEDs during all phases of flight H O N G K O N G – I f you cannot be separated f r o m y o u r h a n d h e l d device even on a flight, there is now an added r e a s o n t o f l y b y J i n A i r . T h e a i r l i n e h a s r e c e i v e d a p p r o v a l t o a l l o w p a s s e n g e r s u s e of portable electronic devices (PEDs) inflight from 1 March, 2014. This is the first among the other players within the Korean LCC industry. Accordingly, all passengers, including those who are departing from international destinations, will now be permitted to safely use their portable electronic devices on airplane mode, including tablets, smartphones and MP3 players during take-off and landing. In the past, due to safety reasons, usage of such devices was strictly prohibited by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). However, passengers are still not permitted to make voice calls from their cell phones in-flight for safety reasons. Passengers of Jin Air showing off their PEDs. PEDs will be allowed on Korean Air for the entire duration of the flight starting from 1 March.