averagedude
join:2002-01-30
Mesa, AZ
 ·Cox HSI
1 edit | reply to Subaru
Re: Odd...
Ever since 9/11, people are using their cell phones as soon as the landing gear hits the pavement.
Some calls are justified to me because I've done similar.
1. Theoretically planes land when the schedule says so, but reality is a different matter. I call as soon as the wheels are down so that my relative can pick me up. By the time I get my bags, they are just arriving. That way I am not waiting and they are not driving in circles for what may seem hours. Totally practical.
2. Have seen similar to above for work related pick-ups and rental cars.
3. Have seen/heard lots of cells that are ringing, but not for incoming calls, but for voice mail. They have same ring for voice calls as voice mail. Makes it sound like the whole plane is ringing, but really actually getting voice mail alerts.
4. Some are calling just to tell mom that they made it. Now whose mom has not asked, "just give me a call so that I can stop worrying". Sometimes it is just easier to make the obligatory call, and be done.
I am still all for keeping phone ban on planes once the doors are shut. |
