British Airways announced today that travellers will be permitted to use their telephones and other handheld devices directly after landing of their flight from July 1st.
Link
How long till VS catch up?
Link
How long till VS catch up?
gfonk wrote:doesnt everyone already flick their phone on upon landing ??
gfonk wrote:me too, doesnt everyone already flick their phone on upon landing ??
joeyc wrote:gfonk wrote:me too, doesnt everyone already flick their phone on upon landing ??
Nope.... mine usually ends up rattling around in the carry on until I get to the scrum around the baggage belts.
Yep, the exception that proves the rule
Hamster wrote:gfonk wrote:doesnt everyone already flick their phone on upon landing ??
Possibly a point BA made to the CAA to get dispensation.
gfonk wrote:Dispensation from?
Hamster wrote:gfonk wrote:Dispensation from?
From the CAA rules saying that on UK aircraft mobiles and small electronic devices must not be turned on until the engines have stopped and seatbelt signs have gone off.
catsilversword wrote:And also signs in the US telling you not to use your mobile until after immigration is cleared?
honey lamb wrote:The last few flights I have been on, the announcement NOT to turn on mobiles until you get to the terminal has been punctuated with a cacophony of various beeps, bursts of music and various cheers and chirrups as a planeload of mobile phones were switched on!
McCoy wrote:Heck. I've seen people having conversations on calls with their mobile, during final approach. And the crew who could clearly see the offender, did nada..
Definitely time for a rule change, and rigid enforcement of whatever rule exists. Transparency and consistency.. why is that so difficult?
gfonk wrote:me too, doesnt everyone already flick their phone on upon landing ??
McCoy wrote:Exactly.
Heck. I've seen people having conversations on calls with their mobile, during final approach. And the crew who could clearly see the offender, did nada..
Definitely time for a rule change, and rigid enforcement of whatever rule exists. Transparency and consistency.. why is that so difficult?
NV43 wrote:My personal option would be that the Cabin Crew are provided with either a bucket of water or a hammer
McCoy wrote:Why do people feel it is okay to pick and choose which of the airline's safety rules they wish to follow?
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests