"We r back in the air now".
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The GF and I returned from a week in Lanzarote last night. Upon boarding the plane we were told there would be a 50 minute delay in taking off and then we'd have to stop in Faro, Portugal to take on fuel.
Anyway, the GF and I were sat across the aisle from each other and I had next to me two middle-aged, pikey looking women who were giggly, orange and a bit loud. We left Arecife airport and an hour and a half later arrived in Faro. We then left Faro, and once airbourne, with the cabin crew released for their duties I saw the lady next to me take out and switch on her mobile phone. Thought nothing of it. That is until I realise she is sending a text message "We r back in the air now". It wouldn't send so she tried again, and again before complaining to her friend that she couldn't send it. She then tried again about half an hour later but gave up because "I'll use all my battery up if I keep trying. I'll leave it".
I was astounded and really wanted to say something sarcastic but just thought better of it.
On top of this she also commented to her friend "I wonder if we'll see the Pyramids then?" when the Captain announced the stop in Faro.
Anyway, the GF and I were sat across the aisle from each other and I had next to me two middle-aged, pikey looking women who were giggly, orange and a bit loud. We left Arecife airport and an hour and a half later arrived in Faro. We then left Faro, and once airbourne, with the cabin crew released for their duties I saw the lady next to me take out and switch on her mobile phone. Thought nothing of it. That is until I realise she is sending a text message "We r back in the air now". It wouldn't send so she tried again, and again before complaining to her friend that she couldn't send it. She then tried again about half an hour later but gave up because "I'll use all my battery up if I keep trying. I'll leave it".
I was astounded and really wanted to say something sarcastic but just thought better of it.
On top of this she also commented to her friend "I wonder if we'll see the Pyramids then?" when the Captain announced the stop in Faro.
I think it's all complete rubbish, personally. I've taken hundreds of flights on business over the last 15 years, and I'd reckon most of them have at least one person on the flight who has forgotten to turn their phone off.
So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
I was told by a mate who understands these things that one person didn't really matter, however if the whole plane full of people all called out at the same time the pilot might notice something, or possibly even have to take the controls himself. There was a much more detailled explanation (that i'm sure someone will put up), but sadly beer had been involed in leading up to this conversation so i didn't grasp it.
omgus said:
Fun Bus said:
I must stop being so nosey but stupid people interest me.
After dealing with some people at work i find my self wondering if they sometime just stop and do nothing while they wait for the next thought to arrive.
I once worked with a lad who was a bit thick slow to process information, he would generally get there but it would take him a couple of minutes. His brother used to refer to him as 286. 
I will now wait to see if any geeks out there find this as amusing as i did.
ETA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80286
I will now wait to see if any geeks out there find this as amusing as i did.
ETA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80286
Edited by omgus on Sunday 26th September 17:16
Kermit power said:
I think it's all complete rubbish, personally. I've taken hundreds of flights on business over the last 15 years, and I'd reckon most of them have at least one person on the flight who has forgotten to turn their phone off.
So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
I agree. Im the same. Ive done hunderds of flights for work and im sure a number of phones have been left on by accident and I havn't died once. (yet). So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
I still agree they should be turned off though. Last thing I want is some muppet on their mobile explaining what the views like at 36000 feet when Im trying to get some kip
mblade123 said:
Kermit power said:
I think it's all complete rubbish, personally. I've taken hundreds of flights on business over the last 15 years, and I'd reckon most of them have at least one person on the flight who has forgotten to turn their phone off.
So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
I agree. Im the same. Ive done hunderds of flights for work and im sure a number of phones have been left on by accident and I havn't died once. (yet). So far, not even one of them has crashed, and I've not once had a pilot ask people to check their phones because something is interfering with their instruments.
I still agree they should be turned off though. Last thing I want is some muppet on their mobile explaining what the views like at 36000 feet when Im trying to get some kip
ks, but I truly hope it never changes, as I take great pleasure in not having people on phones all the time when flying.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff