Do airline passengers have the right to whip out a smartphone and start recording whenever they want?
Airlines in some instances have prohibited fliers from recording on planes or at the airport.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says in its in-flight magazine: "If a crew member asks you not to use your camera/mobile device, follow his or her instructions."
A recent filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation asks the federal government to clarify the issue and affirm that airline passengers have a right to record to resolve disputes.
It’s currently a gray area, pitting consumer rights against privacy rights, business owners’ interests and security concerns.
To read more about what Delta’s policy says about when passengers are allowed to record video, examples of airlines trying to stop passengers from recording video and why airlines might be able to stop you from taking pictures or video, get the full story on MyAJC.com.
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