Warning! EU to allow cell-phone usage in flight (Winging It)

Warning! EU to allow cell-phone usage in flight

The European Union says it will allow airlines to offer a service that lets passengers use cell phones during flights. Be sure to read down into this AP story to see what at least once airline, Lufthansa, says. In this country, federal regulators last year reviewed the ban on cell phone use and decided again that it was a bad idea, not only because of lingering questions whether it could interfere with aircraft navigational equipment but also because of public opposition. Airline customers and flight attendants are solidly in opposition to any change that would allow passengers to yak away during one of the few places where they're now free of the annoyance.

Posted by Tom Belden on April 8, 2008 12:38 PM | Permalink

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Jim McCloskey:

Please, please.....no cell phones. I use mine a ton for business during the day. I wouldn't want to drone on during a flight to the discomfort of those next to, and ahead of me. In return, I want the same courtesy of peace and quiet.

If anyone from an airline is reviewing this site, please consider this a vote against.

Posted by Jim McCloskey | April 8, 2008 5:31 PM

Posted on April 8, 2008 17:31

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