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> Furthermore, why can I leave my cellphone on when I'm traveling via bus, or rail? Neither of them rely on radio for essential communication/navigation. I'm
by anamax 14y ago
> Furthermore, why can I leave my cellphone on when I'm traveling via bus, or rail?
Neither of them rely on radio for essential communication/navigation.
I'm not asserting that electronic devices interfere, just that the possibility of interference distinguishes planes from buses and trains.
- pavel_lishin 14y agoThe comment I was replying to said that the only reason is a courtesy to cell carriers, not for the airplane's safety.