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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

17th Apr 2014, 13:06

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Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

Easyjet have changed their policy yesterday -...

Easyjet have changed their policy yesterday - flew down to London on Tuesday, same all electronic devices must be switched off, phones off until in terminal.

Return trip home yesterday, handheld...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

20th Mar 2014, 00:56

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

I'd imagine it's the fire risk mentioned above,...

I'd imagine it's the fire risk mentioned above, plus the fact that you are crossing an operational zone, so they want you to have your full wits about you and not be distracted talking on the phone.

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

18th Mar 2014, 13:31

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

This morning EZY EDI to Stansted, delayed due to...

This morning EZY EDI to Stansted, delayed due to a late arriving (or standby) flight crew member. Pilot announces delay (To surprisingly muted response) and says feel free to use your mobile devices...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

7th Mar 2014, 22:44

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

The fire risk is a theoretical one; It's been...

The fire risk is a theoretical one; It's been around since mobile phones became common (I recall it being discussed as a hazard when Petroleum Legislation enforcement was part of my job in the early...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

3rd Mar 2014, 12:20

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

I do wonder, they use the same anouncement at...

I do wonder, they use the same anouncement at every airport AFAIK, including ones where I've heard other airlines say 'not until doors open/after closed' etc

The cynic might think it's to avoid...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

25th Feb 2014, 15:51

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

ExXB, There's actually not much I disagree...

ExXB,

There's actually not much I disagree with that you say - note I mentioned 'Without onboard cellphone transponder systems", by which I was referring to the "2) the use of Wifi/GSM connections...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

25th Feb 2014, 09:25

Replies: 60

Mobile phone usage aboard.

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Posted By Davef68

I'm not technical, but I believe the issue...

I'm not technical, but I believe the issue relates to RF energy. Without onboard cellphone transponder systems cell phones will try and locate the nearest cell and will ramp up their signal/energy...

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