Originally Posted by
JObeth66
But I'm not required to stow my 1.5# hardback book during takeoff & landing, how is an iPad any more "dangerous"?
And we're not told we can't use our devices during takeoff & landing out of a fear that they might become projectiles, but rather because the electronics can interfere with flight systems.
Yep... I'm all for safety that makes sense. I hate being given a lie for a reason to put my kindle away. I have from time to time, forgotten to switch off my phone in my carry-on bag - still here to talk about it. No kindle or phone has EVER resulted in an incident.
I have a HEAVY book that I carry with me from time to time. If it became a projectile? It would blast through the safety door and hit the pilot on the head killing her instantly. Never been asked to put it away.