FAA Panel Suggests Easing Rules on Electronic Devices During Flights

There's no harm in continuing to listen to music, watch movies, read e-books and otherwise enjoy "airplane mode" activities on electronic devices during takeoff and landing, according to an advisory committee appointed by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).

The committee submitted a report to the FAA this week, recommending the agency ease restrictions on use of electronic devices when a plane is below 10,000 feet, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The FAA confirmed it received the report, but would not discuss it further, nor would it offer any timeframe for issuing a response. Read more...