Velocity, frequent flyer program

[Maikha Ly]

Originally Posted by Robert S

Ditto... and really, which self-respecting enthusiast doesn't like having the ability to take a wander around the aircraft before and after the flight?

Speaking of which, is taking photos while you're on the tarmac banned by law, or by overzealous ground crew/flight attendants?

I've never had an issue personally, except for one occasion where this was made mention to me that it was against the law to.

[Michael Mak]

I don't think it's against the law. I have taken photos on the tarmac in front of an Australian Federal Police vehicle at Cairns Airport without any problem. The ground crew (Virgin Blue) too didn't stop me.

But then I didn't stop completely to take the photos, I was walking towards the terminal while taking the photos.

[Owen H]

Illegal, probably not.

However, the ground crew have a duty of care to the passengers walking around one of the most dangerous places you can work - the airfield apron area.

The idea is to keep people moving off the apron, and away from the hazards as quickly as possible. After all, you're not wearing hi visibility clothes nor hearing protection.

I'm sure that doesn't stop most getting a quick snap or two in - but if you stop to take photos, I would be expected you would be asked to keep moving.

[Skip Fulton]

The only way I think you could link it with being illegal is that you are operating an electronic device within 15m of the aircraft fuel filling points, fuel vents or fuelling equipment, whilst fueling is taking place.

From an operator perspective, the operator has requirements in relation to passenger safety on the ramp, and as Owen has indicated, getting you off the ramp quickly under supervision is their priority.

[Nigel C]

Problem is, from the public perception, they can't see what the problem is. They simply don't get to see just how dangerous the aprons are, so can't see reason as to why they're being 'moved along'.