FAA to Expand Use of Electronic Devices to Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing
Oct 31, 2013, 9:12 am
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FAA to Expand Use of Electronic Devices to Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing
Many thought the change in rules would take ages but it seems that the FAA moved very quickly (for a government agency in particular).
FAA to Expand Use of Electronic Devices to Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing
FAA to Expand Use of Electronic Devices to Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that it will allow airlines to expand passenger use of portable electronic devices such as tablet computers and smartphones during all phases of flight.
The change in rules was announced by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
The implementation of the rule change will vary by airline and airlines ...
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The change in rules was announced by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
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Oct 31, 2013, 9:17 am
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Finally.
Oct 31, 2013, 9:30 am
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Our long national nightmare is (almost) over.
Oct 31, 2013, 10:21 am
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Just read about this in the Verge. Wonder how quickly airlines will adopt it though?
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/5...ases-of-flight
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/5...ases-of-flight
Oct 31, 2013, 10:53 am
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Delta is on board right away.
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=2152
Come on AA, You can do it!!!!!
Don't be afraid
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=2152
Come on AA, You can do it!!!!!
Don't be afraid
Oct 31, 2013, 1:05 pm
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Wall Street Journal has sidebar story picking winners and losers. Story suggests airlines with satellite-based WiFi will be winners because they can offer gate to gate connectivity while airlines that use ground-based WiFi can only provide at altitude.
Oct 31, 2013, 3:46 pm
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So is Go-Go ground based?
Oct 31, 2013, 5:37 pm
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Oct 31, 2013, 8:14 pm
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Several other threads already.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ir-policy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...onics-use.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ir-policy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...onics-use.html