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Ryanair Okays Cell Phone Use – What Do YOU Think?

September 25, 2008 | Posted in: Ask Rick,Europe,Travel Tips

Well, it’s official – starting early next month, Ireland’s popular discount carrier Ryanair will begin testing inflight cell phone service on 14 of its planes.

I can see it now – I’ll be stuck in a middle seat, listening to a fellow on my left having a screaming match with his spouse, while the chap on the right happily shares details of his most recent romantic conquests.

And don’t get me started on the texters.

Actually, I’m not so sure I would be all that disturbed – not if we all use common sense, and simple plane etiquette.

Besides, I guess we better get used to it – at least while traveling abroad: a Ryanair spokesman says, expect to see it on all their planes within 6 months. And an industry trend analyst says, “almost half of all airlines plan to offer in-flight mobile phone connectivity for passengers by the end of 2008″.

For now, cell phone use on planes is still banned in the U.S. – but if Ryanair is a success – who knows?

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One Response to “Ryanair Okays Cell Phone Use – What Do YOU Think?”

  1. Mary says:
    September 25, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    I do not want to listen to a bunch of chatter while flying. Yes I could wear earplugs but they don’t cut out all noise. Considering all the fees etc. that airlines have added one has to think about train travel.

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