Small electronic devices that emit electromagnetic waves may affect the proper functioning of the on-board apparatus, computers and aircraft system engineering.
Therefore, small electronic devices may only be used aboard Czech Airlines flights provided all communication services, such as Wi-Fi, have been switched off and the “Flight Safe/Airplane Mode” enabled.
Electronic devices that emit electromagnetic waves which are not equipped with the “Flight Safe/Airplane Mode” must remained switched off and safely stowed away for the duration of the flight.
Electronic Devices Permitted for Use aboard Czech Airlines Flights:
Mobile Telephones, Smartphones, Tablets and Other Small Devices
Small, safely handheld, devices, such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and e-books may be used during all phases of the flight provided the “Flight Safe/Airplane Mode” is enabled before departure. If you are not able to safely hold the device in your hand during taxi, take-off and landing, please store it in the seat pocket in front of you.
Laptops and Notebooks
These devices may be used during boarding of passengers until the aircraft door is closed. The devices must be switched off and securely stored away during taxi, take-off and landing, to be used again during the cruising phase of the flight until landing is initiated provided all communication services, such as Wi-Fi, have been switched off and/or the “Flight Safe/Airplane Mode” enabled.
Bluetooth Accessories
All Bluetooth accessories (for example wireless keyboards, headphones, etc.) may only be used during the flight until landing is initiated, but must remain switched off for taxi, take-off and landing.
Other Devices without the Function of Transmitting or Receiving Electromagnetic Waves
This will include items such as DVD players, electronic games, music players, and personal cameras. Only small, handheld devices may be used for the duration of the flight. Larger devices must be switched off and stowed away during taxi, take-off and landing.
Spare Lithium Batteries and Power Banks
These devices can only be transported in carry-on baggage. Each battery must be packed individually and protected against short-circuiting. You can transport a maximum of two (2) batteries from 100 to 160Wh. It is prohibited to transport batteries over 160Wh in capacity. Such batteries can only be carried as cargo shipments.
Limitations on Use of Electronic Devices
Based on operational conditions, our crew may request that all electronic devices are switched off and securely stowed away in the seat pocket in front of you or the overhead locker. Please, follow the instructions provided by the crew for the entire duration of the flight.
Passengers seated in exit rows may not use electronic devices during taxi, take-off and landing.
Use of Headphones on Board
We request that you remove your headphones for the safety instructions before take-off. Except for this short period of time, headphones may now be used for the entire duration of the flight. The use of headphones is prohibited in cases of emergency.
When using headphones and other electronic devices, please make sure the aircraft isle remains passable at all times and is not blocked by the devices.
