Well, I guess it had to happen. CNN reports: “Bad reception awaits in-flight phones”. This is a story about cell calls being allowed during flight, somewhere close to the end of the year. It doesn't seem to matter that:
A new survey has found that the majority of business travelers are opposed to allowing cell phone use on board aircraft, doubtless quaking at the prospect of a red-eye ruined by ring tones and chatter.
.. airlines are working out a way to install relays to make in-flight cell calling possible.
"Whether they are hesitant to give up their 'alone time' or they simply don't want to put up with noisy flights, 61 percent of business travelers surveyed said they are not in favor of allowing people to talk on cell phones in-flight."
I apologize in advance for an incoming call that disturbs your rest.