Flight attendants express concern over in-flight wireless use

WASHINGTON-The world’s largest flight attendants’ union has called on the airline industry to address the growing use of wireless electronic devices onboard commercial aircraft.

Concerned that several carriers recently loosened restrictions on in-flight use of wireless devices, the Association of Flight Attendants has joined with other industry groups to call for developing standard practices to deal with the growing use of wireless technology.

“Airlines are jumping the gun on this issue,” AFA President Pat Friend said in a prepared statement. “I would encourage all carriers to wait until a realistic standard is recommended by airline and technology industry stakeholders and adopted by device manufacturers.”