Galley Gossip: The REAL reason for no cell phones in flight {Gadling}

Jul 21st 2010 11:30AM Mr. Pinhead,
Really? US unions have hijacked common sense? And Euro carriers are more efficient and enjoyable? Have you ever really flown internationally? First of all, sometimes the euro carriers are actually operating-- you know, when there isn't a strike occuring. Second, while flying Alitalia, we weren't allowed to use Ipods or Gameboys inflight. A 4 hour flight with NO electronic devices at all. I have never heard of a US carrier with such strict rules. Third, do you really think FAs like policing the electronic device usage of all the passengers? It's one of the most annoying aspects of my job. Lastly, do you use your cellphone in a hospital where it isn't allowed? Do you use it while driving in cities where it isn't allowed? DO YOU TALK ON YOUR CELL IN THE CHICAGO CUSTOMS HALL? If you do any of these, do you respond to the hospital admin, the patrol cop, or the customs official that they are just union flunkies who have no common sense?