Originally Posted by brianbCID
There a so many non-electronic devices that could be a lot more dangerous than an ipod. For example a lot of clothing and accessories like purses or umbrellas have straps that could easily get wrapped around an armrest.
This is a guess, but if you open up your umbrella during takeoff or landing, the FA will probably tell you to put it away.
As far as the sound blocking out crew member instructions, I think the little girl sitting a row behind me shrieking would be a lot more distracting than the ipod.
In that case, you probably wouldn't want to compound the problem by having the Ipod blasting in your ear
