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rsh913
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Just got off 9w351 captain announced DGCA has vacated order on prohibiting cell phone usage on airplanes and they can now be used once the plane exits the runway on landing. No use allowed while take offs.
I normally start using my bb way before wheels down any way so doesn't matter much but IT is the only airline where the hotties frowned on cell ph usuage. Hopefully this will shut them up.
I am sorry but I don't agree with that. Maybe there is no proven facts or accidents to show that using a mobile while the aircraft is up in the air is dangerous but they tell you not to use it for a reason.
I would rather wait that 2-3 minutes. Don't see what peoples hurry is. Like they will miss that most important call. Yeah once the plane is on the ground then its ok to switch on the phones.
Not having a go at you in particular rsh913, just my opinion on this.