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On the contrary. The NTSB said these guys were busy learning the Delta PBS system. That's why they had their laptops out. The FO was teaching the Capt how to bid. Its directly related to the merger.
The violation was using their laptops. Using their laptops is what caused them to miss radio calls. The company does not endorse of promote using laptops in cruise to learn the new bidding system. There are programs set up for when we are on the ground to learn the new bidding system.
I disagree with you as it was them using their laptops that was the problem, NOT what they were using their laptops for.