As airlines begin to roll out internet access a need to react to questionable material being displayed flight attendants are being called upon to monitor what can be seen by fellow passengers.
That and help save the lives of passengers in the event of an in-flight incident, maintain safety of the aircraft, control unruly passengers, sell things like meals, headphones, alcoholic drinks and now even pay-for pillows and blankets. You can now add to that long list of jobs ” in-flight moral police”.
“Flight attendants are already over-taxed,” Sara Nelson of United Airlines’ Union, Association of Flight Attendants said. “There is no way we can take on any additional responsibility here.” Jones said the union is currently discussing ways to handle this situation. “We have a lot of concerns,” she said.
Tim Maxwell, Vice President of Marketing for Aircell, the company providing American’s broadband service, Gogo, said blocking offensive content was discussed, but it was deemed unnecessary by Delta, Virgin and American Airlines, all which use Aircell’s service.
“The airlines feel strongly about not limiting content,” he said. “You’re free to surf wherever you want to, but there’s peer pressure and the presence of flight attendants,” he said.
“American has [a] clear code of conduct with passengers. If people are viewing pornography, being the best example, it is something American is empowering flight attendants to deal with.”
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