Mobile Phone Use Soon To Be Allowed On European Flights

New submitter jchevali writes: The BBC reports that mobile phone use on European flights is soon to be allowed. This follows official safety agency findings that their use on the aircraft really poses no risk. Details on the implementation and the timeline for changes will depend on each individual airline.

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Re:I'd pay for a non-phone flight

[drinkypoo]

Having the screaming kids or the fat, sweaty guy next to you is bad enough. Last thing I want is 200 people yapping on their mobile for several hours.

When someone next to you talks on the phone, it's a hilarious opportunity to fill in the parts of the conversation you can't hear with whatever you want — at the same volume they are using. Bonus points if their mic picks you up and actually mutes whoever they are actually listening to. Double extra bonus points if they become violent, especially since you're on a plane and they'll be headed to federal PMITA prison.