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Old 08-27-2012, 10:33 PM   #1
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AP: FAA to study use of electronics on flights

As the thread title says, here is an AP article about the FAA giving consideration to passengers' use of electronics on flights. But no decision is expected before March.

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/0...ntcmp=features
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:36 PM   #2
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Just as long as they don't allow people to make calls from their cell phones, this is a good move by the FAA.
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:56 PM   #3
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Just as long as they don't allow people to make calls from their cell phones, this is a good move by the FAA.
Hate to tell you, but airlines have been testing in-air cell phone service for several years now.
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:57 AM   #4
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I would hate to sit in a plane with everyone talking on their cell phones! One of the reasons why I don't like taking buses!!
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Old 08-28-2012, 03:08 PM   #5
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I would hate to sit in a plane with everyone talking on their cell phones! One of the reasons why I don't like taking buses!!
As long as you're not sitting next to THIS guy...

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I'd be arrested for assault and battery on a cellphone...!!

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Flying commercially is much safer than driving, so I guess it's OK to add a little risk.

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