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Originally Posted by HarryT
I've always rather assumed that the reason for the complete ban on takeoff and landing is so you'll be alert and listening to the instructions of the cabin crew in case of emergency. Evacuations happen at takeoff and landing, not at 30,000 feet.
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No, the reason is because takeoff and landing are the most dangerous parts of a flight, and are when any interference with the avionics will have the biggest impact.