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GCAA to prosecute passengers found using cell phones during flights

Many commercial airlines do not allow passengers to use their mobile phones and other electronic gadgets mid-air during a flight over concerns that it might disrupt navigation.

Mobile phone users onboard flights to be prosecuted

Speaking at a stakeholders’ conference organised by the GCAA, Director of Legal and Corporate Communication of the Authority, Joyce Thompson said “Those who are fond of using their cell phones in the plane after the flight attendant has told you to switch it off, please you would find yourself before the courts and either pay a fine, or you may find yourself or you may serve some time in prison.”

Even though nothing is done to travellers who infringe on the rule, the GCAA said it has now been given the powers through the Ghana Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 2016, Act 906 to prosecute offenders.

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She also warned that unruly behaviour during a flight, sexual assault of flight attendants and smoking in the plane would no more be allowed.

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