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FAA Will Allow Use of Electronic Devices During All Stages of Flight Oct 31st 2013, 17:05 Share this Email Print Reprints By Brian Patrick Eha at Entrepreneur.com Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:05pm EDT The Federal Aviation Administration is now allowing passengers to use electronic devices on airplanes throughout the entire flight, from takeoff to landing. However, it will be up to each airline to prove to the FAA that it is able to implement the new policy. While some airlines will move more quickly than others, the FAA said it expects many carriers to begin allowing the use of laptops and mobile devices – in airplane mode, meaning with cellular connection disabled – during all stages of flight by end of year. That is good news for business passengers, who may find themselves chafing at having to shut down their phone or tablet in the middle of a work task. Wi-Fi may be used if the plane has an installed Wi-Fi system and the airline allows its use. The FAA says passengers can also continue to use short-range Bluetooth accessories such as wireless keyboards. Related: Airlines Make a Record Profit in Extra Fees Michael Huerta, the FAA's administrator, broke the news at a press conference today at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. In its announcement, the FAA followed the recommendation of the Portable Electronic Devices Aviation committee, an investigatory panel set up by the FAA to examine the issue of in-flight electronics. "We believe today's decision honors both our commitment to safety and consumers' increasing desire to use their electronic devices during all phases of their flights," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement released prior to the press conference. "These guidelines reflect input from passengers, pilots, manufacturers, and flight attendants, and I look forward to seeing airlines implement these much anticipated guidelines in the near future." Two things passengers still won't be able to do: make phone calls or send text messages. Those activities are banned under Federal Communications Commission regulations. Related: Check in to These Hotels Whenever You Want Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints

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