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Electronic devices
Certain electronic devices may not be used on our planes for safety reasons. Such devices may cause electromagnetic interference with cockpit navigation or communications systems during ground operations and while the aircraft is flying below 10,000 feet. However, when an aircraft is traveling above 10,000 feet (normally about ten minutes after takeoff), passengers can use many of the devices listed.

Hearing aids, heart pacemakers and watches are acceptable at all times.

These electronic devices can be used in the cabin, but may not be used during takeoff and landing:

  • Calculators
  • Handheld computer games
  • Shavers
  • Portable CD and tape players
  • Laptop computers/accessory printers/tape drives
  • Portable VCRs/video players

These electronic devices cannot be used on the airplane at any time:

  • Cellular phones (cellular phones maybe used on the plane at the gate before the aircraft door is closed or at captain's discretion when the plane is away from the gate and on the ground)
  • Televisions
  • AM/FM transmitters-receivers
  • Remote-controlled toys

Onboard Photography and Video Policy
United Airlines strives to make its customer experience safe and comfortable and accordingly has issued the following policy in regard to the use of personal audio and video equipment onboard its aircraft. This policy is not a contract and does not create any legal rights or obligations.

Customers who bring personal audio and video equipment onboard may only use these items with headsets. Noise-canceling headsets may be activated. The use of still and video cameras, film or digital, including any cellular or other devices that have this capability, is permitted only for recording of personal events. However, photography, audio, or video recording of other customers without their express prior consent is strictly prohibited. Also, unauthorized photography, audio, or video recording of airline personnel, aircraft equipment, or procedures is always prohibited. Any voice, audio, video, or other photography (motion or still), recording, or transmission while on any United Airlines aircraft is strictly prohibited, except to the extent specifically permitted by United Airlines.

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Department of Transportation (DOT) Battery Guidelines
Starting January 1, 2008, the DOT prohibits loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
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