Portable Electronic Device (PED) is a light, small, hand-held electronic device that supplies power by a battery or electricity. Examples include tablet PCs, e-readers, smartphones, MP3 players, electronic game consoles, near-field Bluetooth devices and wireless keyboards.
Passengers can always use the handheld electronic device in all phases of flight in an aircraft if it is set to the airplane mode (with the wireless communication function off).
FM/AM radio, portable TV receiver, Walkie-talkies, radio-controlled toys are not usable on the plane.
However, even if the electronic equipment is allowed to use in the cabin, cabin attendants may request to stop the use of it for safe flight if any abnormal symptoms associated with the use of the devices are expected or found in the aircraft systems. The use of electronic devices is prohibited, especially when visibility of the runway is poor due to weather conditions (implemented as of 1 March 2014).
Restricted Devices in Cabin
The following devices are restricted from use in the cabin for the safety of the aircraft.
| Type | Eligible electronic devices |
| Prohibited at all times | - AM/FM radios, televisions (portable TV receivers) - Peripheral devices (printers, faxes, etc.) of computers/gaming devices that are used by connecting to a cable - Remote-controlled toys - Transmitters (commercial and amateur wireless transceivers, walkie-talkies, etc.) - VHF Scanner Receivers - Wireless mouses (wireless mouses that do not use Bluetooth communication) |
| Permitted for use when aircraft doors are opened | - GPS receivers utilizing external wires - Bilateral communication wireless pagers - PDAs, smart devices (smartphones, tablet PCs, e-Readers, etc.), mobile phones, and other wireless communication devices with the power turned on |
| May be used at all times | - Cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, electronic nerve stimulators, other artificial equipment - Life support devices or medical support devices that were approved in advance - Portable voice recorders, electric shavers, electronic watches, personal noise canceling headphones - Electronic devices installed by the company (Ex: IFE system, satellite phones, video equipment) - GPS receivers that do not use external wires, wireless pagers for receiving purposes - PDAs and smart devices with wireless communication turned off (airplane mode) - Electronic gaming devices, Bluetooth communication devices, laptop computers - Electronic cameras (film/digital), videos, cameras/video players - CD/MD/MP3 players, digital cassette players, or recorders |
* Portable electronic devices may be used within the plane at all times with wireless communication functions turned off (airplane mode). Phone calls and text messages can be sent once the airplane lands at the destination and moves out of the runway. However, usage may be restricted at the flight attendant's request depending on operational circumstances.
* Portable electronic devices must be stored in the pocket of the seat in front while moving on land and during takeoff and landing. Electronics of a size or weight that cannot fit in the pocket of the seat in front (large laptops) must be stored in a separate approved storage location.
