FAA Officially Allows Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics on Commercial Flights

[Tiger8]

I've been on a number of flights, even many years ago, where phones were provided - built into the seat-backs of the seats in front of you. They weren't cheap to use -- but they existed.

I listen to people talking on their cellphones the whole time while I'm on the train or the metro in the DC area. It's one of those things you just learn to tune out, or else you'll go crazy trying to eavesdrop on one half of a conversation going on by you.

Oh man you took me back! Yea I remember those when I was in college and I used to fly home. The difference though is that they cost $4 a minute, so people won't chat away and 'hang out' on the phone