Singapore Airlines decided that it`s time to introduce the use of cell phones in every one of its flights in the near future. The carrier is aiming at it`s potential of becoming a leading business airline and is counting  on strange conveniences such as that. Phone talks will not be prohibited on medium and long-haul flights.

Although we are commonly reminded to switch our phones during flight for safety reasons, critics say that it`s time to bring this every day item in airplanes. In the US voice calls during flights are strictly prohibited with Federal Law, because it is feared that cell phones have a frequency that might interfere with the plane`s instruments. Singapore Airlines though have signed a contract with in-flight connectivity provider OnAir  to offer Wi-Fi acces and other services including the possibility of an onboard communication system.

According to Singapore Airlines, businessmen travelling with the company should get a chance of taking managing their work onboard one of the carrier`s planes. Let`s not forget that Singapore Airlines flies some of the world`s longest flights including the record braking 18 and a half hours journey from Newark International Airport to Singapore. The 10.371 miles flight is the longest commercial trip in the world and offers only business class.

In-flight communications have already been tested in some flights in Europe. It`s 20 months since those systems were introduced and the effect on the plane`s instruments is… well there isn`t any effect. Not only that, but people who`ve tried the communication system want such a convenience equipped in every other plane as soon as possible.