U.S. airlines are rolling out unfiltered, in-flight Internet service, with few regulations to monitor viewing of pornography.
American Airlines is the first airline to offer the service. Delta, Alaska, Northwest and others are expected to follow suit.
An American Airlines spokesman said flight attendants will be trained to handle the situation if a passenger is viewing porn.
Daniel Weiss, senior analyst for media and sexuality at Focus on the Family Action, called the decision another example of pornography running amok.
"Because this nation has not been serious about vigorously attacking pornography, some believe it is appropriate to view in public," he said. "Not only will the flight attendants be placed in a situation that could be considered sexual harassment, passengers who openly view porn where children can see it may be violating federal harmful-to-minor laws."
JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines plan to filter their Internet access.
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