<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by clrankin:
Now, what really bothers me is the "no electronic devices" rule during takeoff and landing. I'm sorry, but I just don't see the big deal with people bringing out their MP3 players and CD players during this time. The only thing I've been able to figure out is that the FAs hope you're paying attention to their safety demonstration. (out of sheer boredom, perhaps?) I'm convinced that some of the rules that the airlines have are for no reason whatsoever-- this must be one of them.</font>
They probably do it for the same reason they make you wear your seatbelt during these phases of flight. A lot is happening to the aircraft as it transitions up or down through busy airspace and the crew needs you to be fairly alert and secure incase something happens. There are also some residual concerns about electronic interference during these phases of flight (where navigation and communications precision is more important), not to mention electronic devices make good projectiles during harsh manoeuvering.
[This message has been edited by CATSA Screener (edited 06-20-2003).]