Air New Zealand receives all-clear for 'gate to gate' Bluetooth devices
Use will be restricted to small handheld equipment set on flight mode.
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Air New Zealand [NZX: AIR] says it will be the first airline in the South Pacific to allow passengers to use Bluetooth devices during the entire trip on all its aircraft.
From tomorrow, passengers flying on all domestic and international flights will be able to operate Bluetooth devices from the departure gate to the arrival gate, provided they are set to flight mode.
This means customers can remain connected to their wearable Bluetooth technology such as Fitbit devices, Apple watches and Bluetooth headsets, as well as operate wireless mice and wireless keyboards.
Air New Zealand’s general manager customer experience, Carrie Hurihanganui, says the move is further evidence of the airline’s customer-centric thinking and commitment to innovation.
“We’re continually working to enhance our customers’ journeys in every way we can," she says.
Air New Zealand secured approval from the Civil Aviation Authority for Bluetooth use on board after comprehensive testing conducted across its fleet.
Use of Bluetooth devices gate to gate will be limited to common lightweight, handheld personal electronic devices or for large PED devices during the cruise period of the trip.
High-power industrial devices are not permitted.
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Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Air New Zealand receives all-clear for 'gate to gate' Bluetooth devices
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