But look at it this way - airlines also have rules about the weight and size of carry on baggage, which most of us tend to break from time to time. But that's because there is actually a discernible reason to do so - it is more convenient (and sometimes cheaper) to carry a large carry on bag rather than checking luggage. So it's understandable that people would try to break such a rule.
But having your mobile switched on? During a flight? Seriously, why??
The only reason for not switching it off, would be because you are just stupid, arrogant, or both.
Marco, I guess my point is a bit hard to follow.
But look at it this way - airlines also have rules about the weight and size of carry on baggage, which most of us tend to break from time to time. But that's because there is actually a discernible reason to do so - it is more convenient (and sometimes cheaper) to carry a large carry on bag rather than checking luggage. So it's understandable that people would try to break such a rule.
But having your mobile switched on? During a flight? Seriously, why??
The only reason for not switching it off, would be because you are just stupid, arrogant, or both.
The airline was right.