It looks like the law banning the use of mobile phones while in the air is a thing of the past.

It was actually Emirates who first allowed the use receiving and sending text message while in the air. Now, British Airways is set to allow people to do the same. At least as far as business class travelers are concerned.

Passengers travelling on the twice-daily route, set to launch in the autumn, will be able to send and receive text messages and emails during the flight, and access the internet.

“The service is aimed at people in the Square Mile,” said a spokesman for BA. “We believe the route and the new technology will offer an appealing package to business travellers.”

Last year, a Telegraph Travel petition to keep the skies mobile-free attracted around 7,000 signatures, with readers expressing safety concerns and unease at the prospect of listening to other passengers’ conversations at 30,000 feet.

(Source) Telegraph