US Eases Rules for Using Electronics on Aircraft

Frequent fliers in the United States are likely breathing a collective sigh of relief as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today it would allow the use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight.   Previously, devices had to be turned off and stowed during both takeoff and landing.   In a release, the FAA said it “based its decision on input from a group of experts that included representatives from the airlines, aviation manufacturers, passengers, ...

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