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The Real Reasons Phones Are Kept Off Planes

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the flip-the-switch dept.

jcatcw writes "Mike Elgan argues that the the real reason that cell phones calls are not allowed is fear of crowd control problems if calls are allowed during flight. Also, the airlines like keeping passengers ignorant about ground conditions. The two public reasons, interference with other systems, could easily be tested, but neither the FAA nor the FCC manage to do such testing."

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  1. Re:funny by Shatrat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh, and good luck with the E911 crap I think that if you have to call 911 from a plane, them finding your location is the least of your problems.
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  2. Re:funny by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think that if you have to call 911 from a plane, them finding your location is the least of your problems.
    Yeah, you better watch out for the snakes instead.