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 |
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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08-27-2012, 11:56 PM | #3 |
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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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08-29-2012, 03:27 PM | #6 |
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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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