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		doomlaser on Sept 24, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FAA to lift mobile shut-down rule Wait a minute, really? Planes with onboard radio stations in the armrests broadcast during takeoff and landing, and I've used headphones with those. How would using your own advice be any different?

lann on Sept 24, 2013 | [–]

The armrest stations are interrupted for deafening announcements over the PA system.

Narkov on Sept 24, 2013 | | [–]

They are different because you can't hear emergency announcements. The in-seat audio is able to cut across to an announcement if necessary.

WalterSear on Sept 24, 2013 | [–]

I think those are wired.

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