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Old Jun 8, 2014, 11:28 AM
AirlineSympathizer AirlineSympathizer is offline
 
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Originally Posted by AADFW View Post
I challenge you to cite the authority (legal statute) that makes it a crime to film on a grounded aircraft.
An airplane is not a public place. Being on a airplane is the same as being in a private company location. The aircrew is allowed to tell you to turn off your phone, or trespass you out of there if you're on the ground. If you refuse, you are interfering with a command from an aircrew, which is illegal, and is a felony, yes.

This is stupid - I think everyone should be allowed to film, as it only holds people accountable. But it's the way it is.