Airlines Change Electronics Rule on Board

We have some exciting news about using portable electronic devices when flying under 10,000 feet. Smaller, handheld approved devices may now be used in 'airplane mode' during all phases of flight within the 50 United States, unless otherwise instructed by a crew member. Larger electronic devices such as full-size laptops or video players must be turned off and properly stowed during taxi, takeoff and landing. Phone calls can be made prior to departure, while the aircraft is parked at the gate, after landing while taxiing to the gate or as advised by the flight crew. As a courtesy to fellow passengers, we kindly ask that headsets be used for any audible portable electronic devices. This notice was from USAIR but the rules are pretty much the same for all domestic carriers.