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- 9/12/06 12:55 PM
But HAVE you used a cell phone up in the air?
by Marysue - 9/13/06 6:04 PM In reply to: That's not a very relevant reason by wresnickDid they use cell phones in 9/11? Who is "they"? Is there any proof -- I mean REAL proof -- that cell phones work up 12,000 feet above?
THAT makes the whole question of whether cell phones should be used in the air or not rather moot, don't you think? So far, not one person on this discussion has said he or she has used a cell phone with success in the the air. I have only seen people use cell phones upon landing in an urban area. But then, I know that even satellite phones hardly ever work anywhere but in urban areas. It's especially horrible when you can't get a hold of a hospital or helicopter rescue or anything when you are way out in the boonies. It's been a real problem for us in the ambulance remote rescue service.
Of course there is proof!
by wresnick - 3/7/07 10:14 AM In reply to: But HAVE you used a cell phone up in the air? by MarysueThere are many recordings of 911 calls made from the hijacked airplanes. There are many relatives who recounted tales of speaking to their loved ones on cell phones that day. Much of what is known about what happened that day is based on cell phone conversations.
There has never been any doubt that cell phones work from airplanes. The real issue has always been the opposite. From the ground, the nearest cell picks up your call. Sometimes, proximity to multiple cells is an issue, but a manageable one. But from the air, your call is being received by a large number of cells with line of sight view, and a concern is that it could overwhelm the system.
CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS
by mandrewwhiteman - 9/12/06 7:14 PM In reply to: If cell phone usage were allowed on flights today... by Marc Bennett
Due to terrorism possibilities, cell phone use should not be allowed on airplanes.
Cells phone should not be during the flight.
by Michael Thould - 9/12/06 7:24 PM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanI 100% agree cell phone usage should not be allowed on flights. Other than terrorism there is the noise of all these people shouting into the phones. I have yet to hear anyone not raise their voice when talking on the phone.
Seperate compartments wouldn't work, there is no way an airline is going to say sorry there are no seats in the non phone area, or vice versus and if you mix them arguments would occur. We don't all want to know what Aunt Bess had for dinner!!
It's time people learnt to live without the phone for a few hours.
Cell phones must not be allowed during the flight
by dwrook - 9/13/06 5:23 AM In reply to: Cells phone should not be during the flight. by Michael ThouldI also agree 100% that I do not need to hear annoying conversations ongoing for hours. I think if they were allowed, it would make me reconsider flying as a travel option. If these loud speaking people cannot do without meaningless coversation for a few hours, let them take another mode of travel. They are generally loud and I like to relax and try to sleep - so no thanks - please please do not even consdier allowing this to happen
CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS
by professor_iii - 9/12/06 8:19 PM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanI agree 100%
CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS
by tomlegal - 9/12/06 8:35 PM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by professor_iiiCell phones should not be allowed on airplanes. You are closer that sardines in a can and someone wants to hold a call that you do not want to hear. If they let cell phones you should be allowed then they should let music with out head phones.
Some people can not talk low or their low is much louder than other peoples high.
NO, NO, NO TO THE USE OF CELL PHONES ON AIRPLANES. LET THE CELL PHONE REST.
CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS
by helenw4 - 9/12/06 11:46 PM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanI agree with this person. Cell phones should not be allowed on Flights.
ONLY THE FLIGHT CREW should have it for Emergency.
It is most annoying and disturbing. Who wants to listen to their chatter.
Get rid of cell phones on planes. That is for starters.
Think Cell phones is absolutely used for the wrong purposes. If people want to chat, go home or visit who-ever you want to communicate with.
FEDUP WITH CELL PHONES ALL OVER IN PUBLIC, AUTOS, PLANES, ETC.
Terrorism
by infamouschris - 9/13/06 6:37 AM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanWell thats not very well thought out, the thought that a phone could be used for terrorism is a good one but seeing as everything from a basic MP3 player to a digital watch could also be then ok lets jump back in the dark ages hand in all items of clothing and jewlery as we get on the flight to ensure passenger safety
No Need to Talk on a Phone While in the Air
by MrCommissioner - 9/13/06 8:44 AM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanThere is absolutely no need to use cell phones in the air during a normal flight. If you are bored, learn to read and get a book. Or color between the lines in a coloring book. Keep your ''business'' or ''important personal'' calls to yourself and wait until you are on the ground. I and nobody else needs to hear them. Plus you are probably boring the person you are talking to anyway.
We have to listen to enough of that dribble elsewhere. We don't need to hear it on a plane.
What the heck are you thinking?
by wresnick - 9/13/06 2:11 PM In reply to: CELL PHONE USAGE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS by mandrewwhitemanIf you don't want terrorists to use cell phones during flights, then you have to ban of cell phones on flights, not a ban on their use. Screeners have to keep them off planes, and make sure they are in checked luggage only.
I can just imagine a plane being hijacked by terrorists. They discovered how to overpower the flight crew and are killing people. They make it into the cockpit. They grab a cell phone and try to call somebody, but the flight attendant politely asks them to turn it off because there's a rule against it. "Damn, foiled again!"
cell phone use on airplanes
by papasy - 9/12/06 7:14 PM In reply to: If cell phone usage were allowed on flights today... by Marc Bennett
The answer should be "All of the above"!!
cell phone use on aircraft
by Bill Coughlan - 9/12/06 7:18 PM In reply to: If cell phone usage were allowed on flights today... by Marc Bennett
People already talk on planes. Some people talk too loudly, as if all would like to hear. So-- tell me the differance between that announce and many impolite loud talkers on a cell phone? People just have to be polite and keep their conversations to a normal volume, cell or face to face.
so they are just talking--not on a phone,though?
by Marysue - 9/13/06 7:18 AM In reply to: cell phone use on aircraft by Bill CoughlanSo, have you heard anyone on a plane--or have you, yourself used a cell phone on a plane succesfully up in the air??? HAS ANTONE HERE USED A CELL PHONE SUCCESSFULLY ON A PLANE off the ground??? So far, it seems no one here has done so. So maybe the technical stuff isn't there yet. Why isn't anyone addressing this?
cell phone use on aircraft
by Wsamson_7121 - 9/13/06 9:27 PM In reply to: cell phone use on aircraft by Bill CoughlanI completely agree, Bill. Just as long as they keep it down at a normal volume, I would not have a problem with having cell phones on aircraft.
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