The new inflight rule that could get you banned from United Airlines

"Passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content may be subject to removal from flights. A flier who refuses to wear headphones and thus causes UA any loss, damage or expense of any kind may be expected to reimburse the airline for said losses. Refusal to wear headphones could even result in a permanent ban from the airline."

"We've always encouraged customers to use headphones when listening to audio content - and our Wi-Fi rules already remind customers to use headphones. It seemed like a good time to make that even clearer by adding it to the contract of carriage, while expanding high-speed Starlink connectivity."

United Airlines has implemented a new headphone policy added to its Contract of Carriage, requiring passengers to use headphones when listening to audio or video content on devices. Violations can result in removal from flights, financial reimbursement for any losses caused, and permanent bans from the airline. The policy falls under the Refusal of Transport category. United provides free basic wired headphones to passengers who don't have their own. The airline clarified that it has long encouraged headphone use and expanded the rule to its Wi-Fi guidelines. The policy has received widespread social media approval from frequent flyers who view it as common courtesy.

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