US Relaxes Use of Tech Devices for Air Travelers

Air travelers in the U.S. will soon be able to use their electronic devices throughout almost the entirety of their flights, although cellphone calls will still be prohibited. For decades, U.S. airline passengers have been required to turn off various electronic gadgetry, including smartphones, computer tablets and other devices, when the doors of planes have been closed for takeoff. But U.S. air safety officials said Thursday they are relaxing the rules, concluding that the devices do not ...

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