I'm wondering if it might be a good idea to ask on Southwest as well. On
one Southwest flight I took, they specifically verbally mentioned not using
GPS devices when they were telling us what not to use. I did use a GPS once
on Southwest a few years back, and it took so long to get a fix that I
really didn't find it worth it to do regularly. But for me, I think I'd
want to ask if I can use my GPS.
Peggy
http://kernsac.livejournal.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS on commercial aircraft
Joe,
Southwest Airlines is the only airline I am aware of that explicitly permits GPS according to their in flight magazine. Most other airlines either ban GPS use or don't mention it.
Our recommended policy is to ask the pilot for permission. Don't ask the flight attendant. You do this by writing a print note on the back of a Braille card saying, "may I use my Braille GPS?" Ask the flight attendant to present this to the pilot. I have rarely turned down.
I have noticed recently that some airlines mention Bluetooth as a forbidden technology. I think the GPS is in a bit of a gray area. It is not like a cell phone but it isn't quite a DVD player either although it does not transmit other than the Bluetooth signal which goes up to 30 feet.
As I say, ask the pilot unless you are on Southwest.
Mike
Hello to All,
I know that folks on this list have used GPS while flying on commercial aircraft. I'm wondering if there are any firm rules about this, or is it open to interpertation among the various carriers?
Joe Lazzaro www.JoeLazzaro.com