Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter

DL reps have been quoted in news articles as saying that, based upon significant feedback from customers, cell phone calls would not be allowed in-flight.

For example: Delta says no

Whether that policy is sustained in the face of potential financial gain to be accrued from allowing such calls remains to be seen.

My fears is the "monkey see, monkey do" temptation will get too great, as soon as few competitors cave on the issue and start raking in lucre.