Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
Some FA's actually ask that any piece of equipment with an on/off switch be turned off. I think that's pretty clear?
My ipod doesn't have an on/off switch. When I am done using it, I pause or stop the current song and it will turn itself off over time.
Originally Posted by Seahawk_6
Which is why bags, purses, etc. are supposed to be stowed under the seat or in the seatback pocket during takeoff and landing. Why umbrellas (if you could even get one on a plane these days) would be stowed in the overhead. And I completely agree with you about children...but I think it's safe to sat the airlines/FAA aren't going to ban children. Unfortunately.