Originally Posted by clarence5ybr
Intersting...makes sense, but the explanation you always hear is that the interfer with the nav/ground nav syestem(s). I agree with you that allowing cell phone use in flight would allow a bunch of idiots with no manners/ettiquette to ruin things for others, but I'm of the school that we need straight explanations for things--if it's an FCC reg, don't have the FAs announce that it's due to interference with the nav system!
IMHO ... you and I may have the interest to know such details, but most of the travelling public (and probably a lot of crew members) don't know 'why' and could care less. Bottom line ... if it's prohibited it's prohibited. The FAA reg of no radios or TVs has been around forever so most folks probably assume all electronics fall into the same category. Even if the Flight Attendant knew the difference, it's still easier to give the same reason for all devices. As for requireing the announcements to include "these are prohibited due to FAA and these due to FCC" ... the on-board announcements are already so drawn out and mundane that no-body ever listens ( why doesn't the FAA realize this
). Besides, the exchange for such trivial knowledge is what FlyerTalk is for
