FAA finally considering relaxing silly mobile device rules

[Perriwen]

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/FAA-moving-toward-easing-electronic-device-use-4614651.php

Looks like, finally, we may no longer be told that a portable CD player could make the plane somersault and explode.

[PhilDernerJr]

I'm just dreading having to hear phone calls on planes all the time.

[Perriwen]

I'm just dreading having to hear phone calls on planes all the time.

According to the article, cell phones and online devices will have the same restrictions. Offline devices, on the other hand..

[moose135]

So that means we'll be able to legally take photos out the window on takeoff and landing? Sweet!

[cancidas]

i didn't mind the rule... then again i also think it was there more to make sure people's attention is on the FAs in case of something going wrong and an evacuation being needed.