Mobile phones and planes

We know that airlines go on and on about how mobile phones and other transmitting devices interfere with aircraft navigation systems. Is this for real? Or is it a cynical attempt to get up to use their air phones?

Given the ubiquity of phones, and the forgetfulness (or deliberate recalcitrance) of humans, I am sure many an aircraft fly perfectly well with transmitting mobile phones on board. After all, if transmitting devices were a real threat, the airlines would surely insist all devices be turned off and checked-in.

But anyway… here’s the interesting thought if this were a charade: The organisational unity required to consistently pull off this charade would be incredible. Imagine what this same commitment applied to more worthwhile causes!

I personally don’t care – not having passengers shouring on their mobile phones on flights is a blessing.

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