I totally agree. My phone is usually on about 20% of the time. I do check it for messages and missed calls periodically, but I do not need to be in constant contact with people. If I want to speak to someone, I will call them.

Some of us cannot afford an extra $80 besides all the other fees.

As a former airline employee and a flyer, I think the idea of someone sitting next to me spouting all sorts of personal and private information, not to mention a potential for all sorts of confrontations repulsive. It is bad enough having people drinking and becoming obnoxious, babies crying and loud talkers, having…