Ryanair plans to allow mobile calls on flights

PASSENGERS on Ryanair flights could soon be allowed to use their mobile phones in flight — but at a cost of up to €2 a minute.

The low-cost airline is planning to allow people to make calls and send texts mid-air — at international roaming rates.

Those making calls face paying €1.80 to €2 a minute or €1.50 if they are receiving a call. Texts would cost 40c to send but would be free to receive.