Comments, requiring headphones in fligh

[mrtravel]

Apparently AA, and I suspect other carriers, do not require using
headphones for electronic equipment (CD players, DVD players, etc) in
flight. I asked this question based on my first ever experience with
this for a flight with a DVD player blasting away in First Class (MD80,
DFW-SJC) and forcing me to listen to Telly Tubbies so a 17 month old
could be entertained. It is also important to note that this 17 months
was never strapped in for a flight that got bumpy at times. After the
flight crew warned of turbulence, this child was simply standing and
unrestrained..... nice parents.

[Cambie]

mrtravel wrote:

> Apparently AA, and I suspect other carriers, do not require using
> headphones for electronic equipment (CD players, DVD players, etc) in
> flight. I asked this question based on my first ever experience with
> this for a flight with a DVD player blasting away in First Class (MD80,
> DFW-SJC) and forcing me to listen to Telly Tubbies so a 17 month old
> could be entertained. It is also important to note that this 17 months
> was never strapped in for a flight that got bumpy at times. After the
> flight crew warned of turbulence, this child was simply standing and
> unrestrained..... nice parents.
>

I've never encountered this, but I would have guessed it would be
banned. That would sure **** me off.

[mrtravel]

Cambie wrote:
> mrtravel wrote:
>
>> Apparently AA, and I suspect other carriers, do not require using
>> headphones for electronic equipment (CD players, DVD players, etc) in
>> flight. I asked this question based on my first ever experience with
>> this for a flight with a DVD player blasting away in First Class
>> (MD80, DFW-SJC) and forcing me to listen to Telly Tubbies so a 17
>> month old could be entertained. It is also important to note that this
>> 17 months was never strapped in for a flight that got bumpy at times.
>> After the flight crew warned of turbulence, this child was simply
>> standing and unrestrained..... nice parents.
>>
>
> I've never encountered this, but I would have guessed it would be
> banned. That would sure **** me off.
>

That is why I asked this of AA Customer Service who state there is no
policy requiring them. They have forwardded my suggestion to higher
managment.