Originally Posted by
highfarfast
I don't have an answer to your question but had to ask, if you were to be able to be contacted through ACARS regarding something at home, what would you be able to do with that information?
This. Why would they need to relay through dispatch? Nothing can be done in flight. If they need to get ahold of you asap, that's what a text or voicemail is for when you get on the ground.