Originally Posted by robb
If it were to make sure pax were focused on safety during takeoff and landing, you'd expect them to also turn off all IFE for the same ten minute periods.
If it were to prevent flying missles, then you'd expect them to also require that all carryon materials be stowed during the ten minute periods.
Maybe I fly too much with European carriers, but my experience is generally that the IFE is not turned on until well after takeoff and is off again well before landing, and that carryon items are asked to be stowed in those same periods.