Commercial Flight Courtesy Act

“41725. Limitation on mobile communications devices

“(a) In general—Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual may not engage in voice communications through a mobile communication device while onboard an aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.

“(b) Exceptions—Subsection (a) shall not apply to—

“(1) individuals traveling on aircraft operated by a foreign carrier unless such travel is between airports located within the United States;

“(2) members of the flight crew or Federal Air Marshals who are conducting official business on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration;

“(3) the use of in-flight phones that are affixed to the aircraft; or

“(4) chartered or private flights.”