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Old Oct 14, 2009, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by TechnoOenology
AFAIK the restriction on electronic devices is no longer because they 'interfere with the aircraft systems' - it's because using a phone (or an ipod etc for that matter) stops you hearing safety instructions. Which is why we're not supposed to be wearing headphones at those times either...
By that logic, there should be no problem in using one's BlackBerry whilst still taxiing, right?
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