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Jan 2, 2012 | 7:49 pm
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Out of curiosity..whats the policy on shooting inside the cabin when taxiing for take off...there were times when I was asked to turn off the camera but there are times when they just let me be.
I'm the type to turn off my cellphone the moment I step into the aircraft and only switch in on after I have disembarked (most times). But what about cameras? do I really have to shut it down?
I'm the type to turn off my cellphone the moment I step into the aircraft and only switch in on after I have disembarked (most times). But what about cameras? do I really have to shut it down?
Jan 2, 2012 | 8:24 pm
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Out of curiosity..whats the policy on shooting inside the cabin when taxiing for take off...there were times when I was asked to turn off the camera but there are times when they just let me be.
I'm the type to turn off my cellphone the moment I step into the aircraft and only switch in on after I have disembarked (most times). But what about cameras? do I really have to shut it down?
I'm the type to turn off my cellphone the moment I step into the aircraft and only switch in on after I have disembarked (most times). But what about cameras? do I really have to shut it down?
however whether or not everyone cares that's a different problem - i certainly dont.
Jan 2, 2012 | 8:47 pm
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Yeah its pretty much part of the standard spiel by the ISM during boarding that ALL electronic devices must we switched off. However there are flights when they are strictly implemented and there are times when no one seems to care. So I guess it really depends on the crew if they want to implement it or not.
Jan 2, 2012 | 10:04 pm
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Well kind of like: just don't do it in front of FA
Last week I fly back from TPE and there's a guy sitting with me at the exit row and keep talking. That guy got a black face and strong word from the FA when captin announce "Cabin Crew please be sited for take off"
Well kind of like: just don't do it in front of FA
Last week I fly back from TPE and there's a guy sitting with me at the exit row and keep talking. That guy got a black face and strong word from the FA when captin announce "Cabin Crew please be sited for take off"
Jan 3, 2012 | 12:07 am
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Well FTers do not seem to have problems taking pictures, and even video for takeoff and landing.
It really depends on the flight crews.
It really depends on the flight crews.
Jan 3, 2012 | 12:47 am
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Jan 3, 2012 | 6:00 am
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I sat in F on the 744 from HKG-HND this evening. Used my camera for take-off and landing, and had no problems with the crew...
Jan 3, 2012 | 6:38 am
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I suppose if the crew tells you to stop using it, it's a good idea to stop using it. But even the "fact" that mobile phones or laptops interfere with flight instruments has been questioned.
Jan 3, 2012 | 7:41 am
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I suppose if airlines keeping to the rule will cost the airline something tangible, like the carbon tax, or installing lead proofing in the cabin, they won't be so concerned for our safety.
Since the only cost is some somewhat annoyed passengers, they put up with it.
Jan 3, 2012 | 8:11 am
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-1...ices-view.html
I suppose if airlines keeping to the rule will cost the airline something tangible, like the carbon tax, or installing lead proofing in the cabin, they won't be so concerned for our safety.
Since the only cost is some somewhat annoyed passengers, they put up with it.
I suppose if airlines keeping to the rule will cost the airline something tangible, like the carbon tax, or installing lead proofing in the cabin, they won't be so concerned for our safety.
Since the only cost is some somewhat annoyed passengers, they put up with it.
Jan 3, 2012 | 9:18 am
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The same can be said for MP3 players and iPods. I was CX253 yesterday and the FA asked a guy in front of me to turn off his electronic device - must have been an iPad for take off but totally ignored the fact that I had my iPod plugged in the my ears - really does depend on the crew.
Jan 3, 2012 | 9:23 am
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There's inconsistency on the ground, too. I always take my laptop out of my carryon bag for x-ray at security screening as requested (both inside and outside the U.S.), but have never taken the iPad out, and no one's ever said anything.
Jan 3, 2012 | 11:25 am
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Not really. The TSA who everyone will of course, ape, said from day 1 that tablets are not computers and do not need to be taken out for the X-ray.
Jan 3, 2012 | 1:33 pm
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