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This has probably been discussed before; however I may have a new one.

On my flight yesterday, sat in an emergency exit seat - all 3 seats were occupied. The chap in the window seat sat with his phone on typing away and scrolling through things as we taxied along.

We turn the corner to begin our take off - at this point he starts to dial - so there we are barrelling down the runway and he's now talking on the phone, the wheels leave the ground and he still talking.

Now I know Myth Busters has disproved interference from mobile phones (I spend a lot of times in hotels watching the Discovery Channel) - but this was all in front of the cabin crew sitting just 5 feet in front of them, facing them - she didn't say a word, even though she looked at him a couple of times!

Is there a new policy from Emirates on mobile usage?

PS. This not the first time I have seen someone use a mobile phone when sitting in the exit row during take off on an Emirates flight - last year 2 guys were sending texts - again the crew member did nothing.