FAA to allow use of electronic devices throughout flights
Los Angeles Times | October 31, 2013 | 8:43 AM
The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that it will let airlines expand passengers' use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, possibly by the end of the year.
The expansion will allow most passengers to play games, watch videos and read books on electronic devices during takeoff and landing, but they still will not be allowed to use cellular service on their phones at any time, the FAA said.
The decision comes after
a group of experts determined that "most commercial airplanes can tolerate radio interference signals" from the devices, the agency said.