Originally Posted by pdhenry
I don't buy into your premise.
I would assume that the wireless devices used by the FAs will be FAA approved for use in-flight. Other wireless devices that you'd carry on aren't necessarily.
And don't start equating these to cell phones...
Well the FAA has already approved cell phones on an AA test flight equipped with the special pico-cell on board. So yes, I am absolutely equating these wireless devices with cell phones, speaking as a wireless engineer.
If you want to debate the social issues surrounding cell phones, take it to Omni. This is Travel Technology.