Is it safe to use your phone in flight

It’s hard turning off your phone on the plane. I don’t know if its the pull of Temple Run, or just the fact that the little kid inside you doesn’t want to be told what to do, but I just can’t seem to do it. College Humor delves into the subject with one of the best explanations I’ve ever heard. You can talk to me about science until my face is blue and I still won’t get anything you said. Talk about magic though and you’ve got my undivided attention.
Since 1991, the Federal Communications Commission has maintained a ban on the use of cell phone on planes, arguing that cellular signals may interfere with aircraft's' electronic equipment. However, recent developments have left the status of in-flight calls up in the air.
The FCC says that safety is the reason for the ban on cell phone usage.
They believe that cell phones can interfere with the aircraft instruments. The FAA does support this decision.It is up to the individual airlines to enforce the no cell phone usage rules.To prevent problems for yourself while traveling, remember to turn off your cell phone before boarding any airplane. If you are flying an airline which is an American company, you may face harsh penalties for using your cell phone while in-flight. Each airline has their own rules and punishments for getting caught using a cell phone. Though, Last year, the FCC voted to consider allowing cell phones and other electronic travel gadgets to be used in-flight due to changes in aircraft technology, CNN reported. Developments in the equipment used on planes made it safe to use the devices at any time during a flight, making the technology-based ban obsolete. The FCC said that airlines would be under no obligation to provide equipment to facilitate phone calls and would in fact remain free to prohibit them. However, the federal government would no longer consider in-air calls to be unsafe.

Despite the limited scope of the new regulations, some were unhappy with the decision. CNN reported that the FCC received numerous complaints about its vote from passengers who didn't want to get stuck next to a chatty neighbor, but said that it was only allowing, not encouraging the use of cell phones on planes. The Association of Flight Attendants also opposed lifting the ban, saying that it would harm workers' ability to maintain a calm environment on planes.so play safe, off the phone when on board.