I thought they had to be checked? :)

Isn't that another reason why pax shouldn't be using electronic equipment?

Cell phones are prohibited form being used on the Tokyo subway system – especially near certain designated seating areas – as there is a risk that the telephone signals will interfere with passengers’ pacemakers.

I agree on that, but I certainly doubt that an ipod would have impact on the avionics. However, it's a good rule to keep it that way until the airliners decide that it's ok. It's just a matter of time before cell phones will be allowed on all major carriers.

Regarding the no phone-policy on Tokyo subways and trains, people don't seem to care about it at all :-)

As long as other pax aren't impeding themselves on me personally, I won't take on the role as enforcer of regulations I didn't write. I mind my own business.

My experience is the opposite. People may play games on their phones (perhaps they receive/send texts too - I couldn't know) but actual phone calls on subway trains are pretty rare. Especially when you consider how much people use their phones once they're out of the train.

I'll do it to help out - for example, a bulkhead pax with a bag by their feet during boarding, if they wait until the FA comes by, there may not be nearby overhead space. But in general, only if my personal safety is an issue - a bag or reclining seat that blocks my egress.

One time on WN, this moron (my seatmate) had the audacity to ask me if he could put his huge bag under the seat in front ME! (while leaving the space under the seat in front of HIM empty) :rolleyes:

My first thought was, UGH, WN.....then I glared at him and said, "sure, but I am a kicker"

OMG, I was about to go off. I don't understand why people do the things they do

Sorry to inform you, the seatbelt sign is for seatbelts, not seat backs. If you're truly doing this then you are just being obnoxious because there is no rule that says what you're trying to enforce.

Is that a rule? I'm not trying to be confrontational -- I've just never heard it. I usually hit the recline button as soon as wheels are up -- I've done it in front of many an FA, and none have ever said anything. What happens if it's a bumpy flight and the seatbelt sign never gets turned off?

That's what I thought also. Personally, I carry boxes of dried apricots on the plane, and hand them out to my fellow passengers. Keeps everybody regulated, or at least properly ventilated.

I had the aisle pax stand up when we stopped short of the gate at DEN. I reminded her that the plane could not continue onward to the gate until she sat back down. It took the middle pax between us pulling on her shirt to get her to sit back down. I was in the window and could not reach her. She barely spoke English (no status on BP either), yet the UA FAs let her sit in the exit row with us.

i dun think anyone likes to be told off especially not by fellow passengers. its rude..period... but a bit of consideration goes a long way like not saying excuse me... excuse me... in an offensive manner

Not true.

This gets stated explicitly on most of the flights I go on, either in, or to and from Europe. (I'm not always paying attention and therefore cannot say all of them)

Passengers in Business are made particularly aware of this as they have to fold up every part of their seat for landing. (Often taking away about half an hour of valuable sleep time). And seats can only be unfurled once airborne.

Unless you are going to tell us that it is OK for seats to be reclined at take off and landing, please inform us when you are made aware of the cut off time for when it is OK to recline.

Ruling here: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory...pandSection=-3
Under: (3)(e)(3)

All I see is keeping your seatback up for takeoff and landing. So exactly when is "takeoff" completed?

Exactly.

However, as seatbelts also need to be kept on as a requirement for take off and landing, the sign provides a useful guide.

(And I remind you that in Business/First class, most pax are not allowed to unfurl their seats until this sign is extinguished - although there are exceptions due to continued turbulance etc.)