Budget Travel - Mobile Phone Causes [Jet2] Aircraft Dismantle

What a strange story :confused::confused::confused:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8317349.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8317349.stm

Puts the US practice of "you can put your phone on as soon as we land" in a different light.

But I'm surprised there was an airvent large enough for a phone to fall down...maintenance??

it has http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1008172-ot-mobile-phone-causes-aircraft-dismantle.html

Reminded me of a flight I took with Mrs FliGuy when she dropped her engagement ring and it fell into the depths underneath the CW seat. This was just after 1st round of drinks after take off and the very helpful purser ended up getting a maglight from the captain which allowed him to see her ring however he could not reach it and had to dismantle the seat to get it.
He then put the saet back together having left the torch under the seat still switched on...it was only after he left we realised this and he had to take it apart again!

Well, the phone is easier to locate if it is on... At least you can hear it ring. :)