Travellers in Calgary weigh in on cell phone use on planes
Posted Nov 25, 2013 7:54 am.
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In the U.S., airlines may soon allow passengers to use cellphones while in flight.
But does that have people fearing the end of peace and quiet?
660News talked with passengers at the Calgary International Airport, who seemed thrilled with the move.
Dustin thought it was a great idea, especially for business travellers.
“I’ve talked to some pilots who said that using cell phones on flights doesnt really affect the navigation system like they say they do, in a negative way. I think it would be more practical from a business perspective to be able to use cell phones up there,” he said.
Another woman running to catch her flight had her doubts.
“I think that, unless they know definitively, that there’s no problem with cell phone usage, I think the best thing to do is to wait,” she said.
She adds, you can always talk on your phone when you land.
Nadine was on her blackberry while waiting for U.S. Customs; she likes the idea and thinks the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
“I think people being loud would be a problem, but the access to e-mail and that type of thing, I think would be fine – if they could limit conversation,” she said. “I don’t want to hear some guy blabbing.”
There’s no word yet on when the plan might go ahead, as it still needs the approval of airlines south of the border.
