A plane is not a public place, it is private. Therefore the rules that apply to photography are governed by the land owner (or aircraft owner in this case). The subject of photography is not entitled to privacy unless they were photographed in a place in which they could have a "reasonable expectation" of privacy. It is ridiculous to suggest that this applies to a train, commercial aircraft or other location in which the space is shared with other members of the public. The signed "model release" consent is not necessary for anything except photographs to be used for commercial purposes. For editorial or artistic purposes they have no relevance.
I am afraid Gromit you are peddling myths. American Airlines policy on photography prohibits photographing their equipment, but allows personal photography in the cabin. Southwest Airlines prohibits photography or videoing after take off when the aircraft is below 10,000 feet, but otherwise has no restrictions unless the device is capable of transmitting.
Youtube would be totally awash with litigation if your myths were true. Do you understand the First Amendment?
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