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Passenger doesn't switch his phone to flight mode - gets over $2000 fine
It is something every traveller is familiar with - turning off your phone when a plane is taking off or landing, or at least switching it to flight mode. But one British passenger found out the costly way of ignoring the crew's request. Aaron McWilliam was flying from Amsterdam to Exeter last December on a Flybe jet when he refused to switch his phone to airplane mode before take-off, reports the Daily Mail. (www.stuff.co.nz) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Given the speed at which new cell phones and their many built in radio technologies, it would be virtually impossible to test and "certify" phones as producing no harmful EMI. Therefore it is logical that airlines prefer a ban rather than the alternative of testing every unit against different avionics and navigational equipment.
Errata, should read...radio technologies are BROUGHT TO MARKET.
even if the cell phone doesnt interfere with the aircraft, rules are rules. If the cabin crew says put it away etc, then do it. Take off and landing, the passenger should be alert and aware of what is going on around them, I think that is one of the reasons for the rule.
You don't even have to have a mobile! If the Captain decides he doesn't like the look of your face you are off the flight!
This King of the Universe learned he isn't. Excellent.
Oh boy, what emotional jibber-jabber.
EMC or electromagnetic compliance or compatibility ensures that no waves can penetrate and disturb aircraft instruments, the avionics.
If this were not the case, planes could not fly as we have ground antennae with 100 times the power output of a portable device.
That's also why airlines have lifted the ban - what remains is the nuisance factor of obnoxious users.
EMC or electromagnetic compliance or compatibility ensures that no waves can penetrate and disturb aircraft instruments, the avionics.
If this were not the case, planes could not fly as we have ground antennae with 100 times the power output of a portable device.
That's also why airlines have lifted the ban - what remains is the nuisance factor of obnoxious users.
We are not talking about one cell phone, we are talking about the lives of hundreds of passengers.
Even if one believe that the cell phone interference is not a proven case, all the safety rules have to be followed, especially in a plane in flight mode.
Even if one believe that the cell phone interference is not a proven case, all the safety rules have to be followed, especially in a plane in flight mode.