Tag: Airlines

The Blue Screen of Death: CrowdStrike’s Problematic Software Update Upends the Travel Industry

By: Noah Plafker On July 19, 2024, the world was introduced to the “blue screen of death.”  People would soon become accustomed to the upside down smiley face, because within a few hours most of the world would be turned upside down in what could be considered the biggest IT outage in history.  CrowdStrike is… Read More The Blue Screen of Death: CrowdStrike’s Problematic Software Update Upends the Travel Industry

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Can You Hear Me Now? FCC Considers Allowing Use of Cell Phones in Flight

POSTED BY Andrew Clark Airline passengers may soon be able to make phone calls and receive text messages in air if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopts a new proposal. The FCC is considering raising the ban on the use of cellular phones during flight. At the December 12, FCC meeting, they will address the… Read More Can You Hear Me Now? FCC Considers Allowing Use of Cell Phones in Flight

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Call Me Maybe: The FCC Proposes to Lift Ban on In-Flight Cell Phone Use

POSTED BY Meghan T. Bonk The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has recently made a proposal to allow the use of cell phones on airline flights. The Wall Street Journal reported that cell phone use would still be restricted during takeoff and landing, but once the plane reaches 10,000 feet, “airborne calls” and “cellular data” use… Read More Call Me Maybe: The FCC Proposes to Lift Ban on In-Flight Cell Phone Use

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