Originally Posted by NY-FLA

Observed on UX last week. (I know it's been like this forever, but the timing in this case was just perfect.)

FA makes the announcement: "It's now OK to use portable electronic devices, as long as they don't have transmit capability. Electronic devices that transmit may interfere with the plane's navigational capabilities. We'll now begin the beverage service. Beer, wine and cocktails are for sale for 7? dollars and can be paid for with credit cards only."

Then; out comes the cordless credit card machine which, of course, would be worthless without its transmit capability.

Amazing to me how gullible the airlines think their passengers are.