Originally Posted by
rmadisonwi
Keep in mind also that in many cases, carrier rules and procedures have to be approved by the FAA. So, if the carrier says x will be their limit, even if the FAA would approve up to y, then legally, x is the limit on that carrier.
I get that and i just read the rules on United's website:
It appears to come down to "Laptop" I assume they are saying anything with a keyboard is a laptop.
I mean, I literally removed the keyboard in front of them and they said it was fine then as it wasn't a laptop anymore, which really really doesn't make sense.
I think it is more technology moving faster than rules.