http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/09/22/trials_skies/

British Midland and TAP Air Portugal will permit passengers to use their mobile phones in the air next year, the two European airlines said this week.

However, there are a couple of restrictions. Passengers can use their phones only from 10,000ft - they will still not be able to use wireless devices during take off and landing. Charges have yet to be determined, but rates will be in line with current international roaming charges, OnAir said.

i like to turn my phone off when i fly.. and now my new shiny mob will work as just an mp3 player when i fly.. and not interupt anything.. what a waste ;-)