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FOR some high-flyers it's a rare haven to escape the demanding ring of the mobile phone and the unwanted chatter of fellow passengers. But for those who can’t stand being disconnected on a long-haul flight, Virgin Atlantic has rejected howls of protest to let you use your mobile in the air.
The move comes despite other airlines - including Lufthansa and Qatar Airways – quickly dropping the service after being swamped by passenger complaints, and research from Qantas scotching the idea.
From today, passengers on Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330 jet flying the London to New York route will be allowed to make calls, send and receive text messages, as well as accessing emails and using a basic internet access via GPRS.
The move comes despite other airlines - including Lufthansa and Qatar Airways – quickly dropping the service after being swamped by passenger complaints, and research from Qantas scotching the idea.
From today, passengers on Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330 jet flying the London to New York route will be allowed to make calls, send and receive text messages, as well as accessing emails and using a basic internet access via GPRS.