SMILE! You are on candid camera on your UA flight. (well, not yet)
Feb 23, 2019, 3:38 pm
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SMILE! You are on candid camera on your UA flight. (well, not yet)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/airlines-...172817112.html
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Three of the world’s biggest airlines have admitted some of their planes have cameras installed on the backs of passenger seats.
American Airlines, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have new seat-back entertainment systems that include cameras.
They could also be on planes used by other carriers.Companies that make the entertainment systems are fitting them with cameras to offer passengers options such as seat-to-seat video conferencing, according to an American Airlines spokesman
.But American, United and Singapore all say they have never activated the cameras and have no plans to use them.
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American Airlines, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have new seat-back entertainment systems that include cameras.
They could also be on planes used by other carriers.Companies that make the entertainment systems are fitting them with cameras to offer passengers options such as seat-to-seat video conferencing, according to an American Airlines spokesman
.But American, United and Singapore all say they have never activated the cameras and have no plans to use them.
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Feb 23, 2019, 4:11 pm
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Feb 23, 2019, 4:21 pm
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And whilst that was an error, it almost certainly wasn't a lie.
United has been accused of having cameras before and they were confirmed to be light sensors. Likely they person responding wasn't aware that some planes also had (unused) camera.
There's no way any airline would be stupid enough to outright lie about something that can be relatively simply confirmed to be true.
United has been accused of having cameras before and they were confirmed to be light sensors. Likely they person responding wasn't aware that some planes also had (unused) camera.
There's no way any airline would be stupid enough to outright lie about something that can be relatively simply confirmed to be true.
Feb 23, 2019, 4:49 pm
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Feb 23, 2019, 5:45 pm
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First reported right here last year www.flyertalk.com/forum/-/1943016--.html
Feb 23, 2019, 6:02 pm
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Feb 23, 2019, 7:27 pm
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Yup, in the age of the smartphones, tablets, and every other device with a camera there is no escaping being recorded. Enforcement to not record might have worked when you had to lug out an actual 2 pound camcorder but not anymore.
Feb 23, 2019, 7:27 pm
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Feb 23, 2019, 8:21 pm
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Didn't we discuss these cameras months ago when they were found on the new Polaris seats and there was a claim these lenses were not cameras, but light sensors for the IFE system? Anyway, if they are cameras, simple fix - slap a piece of tape over it and move on.
Feb 23, 2019, 8:31 pm
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followed later that day by
"As you will read, this situation was unfortunately compounded when one of the passengers we politely asked to deplane refused and it became necessary to contact Chicago Aviation Security Officers to help. Our employees followed established procedures for dealing with situations like this. While I deeply regret this situation arose, I also emphatically stand behind all of you, and I want to commend you for continuing to go above and beyond to ensure we fly right. "
I would be highly, highly surprised by a situation where UA doesn't lie despite the fact that the truth can be relatively simply confirmed.