See also : Virgin Atlantic has banned in - flight calls on transatlantic flights . New regulations allow for mobile phones to be used on planes without affecting equipment . In - flight calling is still legal in the UK , but some are tipping this to be overturned . Call charges are similar to international call rates .
Virgin Atlantic has banned in - flight calls on transatlantic flights . New regulations allow for mobile phones to be used on planes without affecting equipment . In - flight calling is still legal in the UK , but some are tipping this to be overturned . Call charges are similar to international call rates .