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?
That would certainly be a conflict with safety. Imagine being notified that an emergency is happening at home. Your mind is immediately diverted from the task of flying the aircraft. You have a responsibility to the people on that airplane.