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http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Virgin_Atlantic_bans_use_of_Apple_Dell_batteries/0,130061744,339271108,00.htm
by Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK
September 18, 2006
Virgin Atlantic airline has banned the use of most Apple and Dell laptops during flight because of the battery recall that affected those computers. Quantas airline and Korean Air have already banned the use of Apple's and Dell's during flight. Although only certain models of batteries were affected, Virgin Atlantic has banned all models from being brought on board the airplane. Passengers are allowed to carry a maximum of two batteries in their carry-on baggage if they are individually wrapped and protected. Passengers are allowed to bring affected laptops on board, but only if the battery is removed.
This affects people who own a laptop that has a battery that was recalled who want to travel via Virgin Atlantic.
The ethical issue addressed is whether or not some passengers should be allowed to bring a computer on a flight and others not be allowed to. I think if some passengers are not allowed to bring their computer, then all computers should not be allowed.
The impact to society is that some people will not be able to use their computer during flight.
I think this is a good thing because many people could get hurt if the battery explodes while on a crowded airplane, which would also cause panic among the passengers. With all the terrorist threats that are going on, I actually think that the use of computers while in flight should be banned altogether.
by Matthew Broersma, ZDNet UK
September 18, 2006
Virgin Atlantic airline has banned the use of most Apple and Dell laptops during flight because of the battery recall that affected those computers. Quantas airline and Korean Air have already banned the use of Apple's and Dell's during flight. Although only certain models of batteries were affected, Virgin Atlantic has banned all models from being brought on board the airplane. Passengers are allowed to carry a maximum of two batteries in their carry-on baggage if they are individually wrapped and protected. Passengers are allowed to bring affected laptops on board, but only if the battery is removed.
This affects people who own a laptop that has a battery that was recalled who want to travel via Virgin Atlantic.
The ethical issue addressed is whether or not some passengers should be allowed to bring a computer on a flight and others not be allowed to. I think if some passengers are not allowed to bring their computer, then all computers should not be allowed.
The impact to society is that some people will not be able to use their computer during flight.
I think this is a good thing because many people could get hurt if the battery explodes while on a crowded airplane, which would also cause panic among the passengers. With all the terrorist threats that are going on, I actually think that the use of computers while in flight should be banned altogether.
posted by Emily @ 6:42 PM
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