The FAA supports that in-flight restriction but does allow the use of cell phones while the plane is on the ground , at the gate or waiting for a gate -- Nearly one - third of fliers forget to turn off their portable electronic devices , a study says . Report says 80 % say they always turn their devices completely off . Federal Aviation Administration is studying possible changes to rules on electronics .
Nearly one - third of fliers forget to turn off their portable electronic devices , a study says . Report says 80 % say they always turn their devices completely off . Federal Aviation Administration is studying possible changes to rules on electronics .