Complaint: Baggage Problem Star Alliance Incompetence
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Old Feb 16, 2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jimworcs View Post
Of course, one way they could find it is via a thorough search of the wreckage by the NTSB, after the transmitting device interfered with the controls of the plane. Highly unlikely, but I am afraid it is theorectically possible. If I was you PHX, I would stick to sending your luggage by FedEx or that doozy of an idea, an extra charge for delivering the service that you already paid for. Loved that idea...
Yes, highly. Do you know how many people put their cellphones in their carry-on while still powered on? I have also seen more than a few people using Blackberrys and PDAs which aren't in "aircraft" mode as well. What about aircraft that are outfitted with WiFi? How many laptops do you suppose are powered on with the Bluetooth transceiver in discovery mode? I highly doubt that one or two of these devices in the baggage hold is going to contribute to any significant interference.