How long do you have to wait to use electronics on american airlines??

Question

how long do you have to wait oh if it helps im going from Houston George Bush Intercntl.

Answer 1

I fly on Delta about two to four times each month & I am pretty sure it is the same, regardless of airline. You have to wait approximately 10 mins after take off. It really isn't a long wait.

Answer 2

On AA Shortly after takeoff, you will hear a chime.  It will sound like "ding dong"  That is the indication that the crew is out of sterile cockpit.  Sterile cockpit refers to 10,000 ft altitude or below.  No communication may be made tot he cockpit at this time, unless it is an emergency.  Once the plane is out of sterile cockpit (10,000 ft or ABOVE), you can use electronic devices.  The very first announcement made after take off, will be allowing you to use your electronic devices.  Usually 5-10 minutes.

Answer 3

Once they reach a cruising altitude, normally around 19-20,000 feet. The Flight Attendant will announce when it is safe to use electronic equipment onboard.

Answer 4

They should tell you when you can turn electronic devices back on, and when you should turn them back off for landing.

Answer 5

Hello,

The flight attendants will notify you when the use of portable electronic devices is allowed. This happens at 10,000 feet in the U.S.

-Happy flying!

Answer 6

after you are in the air

Answer 7

I think the real number is 10,000 feet or about 10 or 20 minutes after take-off its all so the electronics don't interfere with anything in the cockpit

Answer 8

USUALLY ONCE THE SEAT BELT LIGHT GOES OFF... it is also a precaution so things don't fly around the plain and hit people in case of an emergency or some sort of miscalculation...

Answer 9

when you reach the cruising altitude of like 10,000 feet i think... the fligh attendants will tell u

Answer 10

It doesn't take long about 5 to 10 minutes after take off.

Answer 11

Til they say so, usually 15 minutes

Answer 12

about 5 minutes i go on American Airlines 2 times every year for the past 3 or 4 years.

Answer 13

in til they announce it

Answer 14

Appx 10 Minutes until The Aircraft is 19,000 Feet At a Cruising Altitude in the Sky

Answer 15

how long are you flying? well at least maybe 20 minutes if no delay to 40 minutes no delay

Answer 16

it is usually about ten minutes(when you are about 19,000 ft. in the air) and/or when your "seat belt required" light turns off. they just do this as a safety precaution. the only exception would be using your cell phone a for an emergency.

hope this helps :)

Answer 17

usually once your up and steady in the air, thats when electronics are safe to use...although, they recommend you don't use any electronics (except what they offer) because it might interfere with the plane's flying and communication devices.

Answer 18

They have a light on the airplane that indicates when to cut electronics on and off.

Answer 19

10 minutes

Answer 20

Duh, until the captain says it's o.k.

Answer 21

they announce when its allowed to use