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Phone calls on flights could soon be banned. Former flight attendants say it's about more than manners.
Lawmakers introduced a bill to ban in-flight phone and video calls, supported by former flight attendants who cite passenger and crew disruptions. The Quiet Skies Act would require the FAA to finalize the ban within 180 days, though airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic currently allow such calls with Starlink WiFi.
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