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United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens (www.cbsnews.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Wilshire@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 45 points 5 months ago (2 children)

“I’m sorry ma'am but could you please remove your jacket from the seat? It’s obstructing the ads and we have a very clear policy about that”

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[–] spyd3r@sh.itjust.works 21 points 5 months ago

They could come up with some bullshit like, obstructing your screen is interfering with the display of critical airplane safety information or something.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

To begin the flight, please drink Mountain Dew Verification Can.

Verification Can Invalid. Please drink Mountain Dew Verification Can.

ERROR! Passenger attempting to steal Premium Ad-less Flying Option! Adding your name to the No Fly List and automatically deducting penalty fee from your credit card.

ERROR! Credit Card Declined! Alerting TSA! Alerting FBI! Alerting Sky Marshals!