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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Worried about porn on the plane?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What to do if your fellow passenger is watching “Debbie Does Dallas” and it’s not a new video from the local chamber of commerce?
American Airlines is fielding concerns from The Association of Professional Flight Attendants and passengers that the airlines’ program offering paid, in-flight Wi-Fi internet access on some of its flights could open a Pandora’s box of porn.
Even with those concerns, however, it’s unlikely airlines will pull the plug on this paid service. It’s considered an additional perk for its passengers, particularly business travelers.
Does the burden fall on flights crews to monitor? Afterall, passengers can bring magazines and DVDs onboard. It seems like a lot of work for flight crews to take care of passengers’ needs and police offending internet users.
What do you think? Should controls be put in place to make sure your seat mate isn’t watching porn? Would you simply move to another seat, if possible?
