Petition White House to Allow Electronic Devices During Takeoff and Landing

Re:Petition White House to Allow Electronic Devices During T... by jasoncrawford on Monday December 05, 2011 @01:40AM (#3313482)

Usually much longer than that, actually, since it starts when they close the cabin doors and doesn't end until ten minutes after takeoff. If you're taxiing or waiting to take off, that adds extra time. I fly about once a month and I find it a significant inconvenience.

Besides, why should we accept any inconvenience or distraction at all, if it's for no reason?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Petition White House to Allow Electronic Devices During T... by alc277 on Monday December 05, 2011 @07:07AM (#3314274)

A magazine is going to hurt a lot less than a laptop when it becomes a projectile during an accident or extreme turbulence.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Petition White House to Allow Electronic Devices During T... by gte910h on Monday December 05, 2011 @02:06PM (#3315936)

I'm fine with a weight limit/type limit. An iPodTouch is going to hurt a lot fewer people than a hardback book.

[ Parent | on HN ]