Please continue to play ‘Angry Birds’ on takeoff

[Misfit]

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/21/f-a-a-set-to-relax-rules-for-devices-on-planes/?_r=0

An industry working group assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to research the use of electronics on airplanes is expected to recommend relaxing the ban on portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

One member of the group, who asked for anonymity because they were not allowed to speak publicly about internal discussions, said the panel is currently drafting a document that will recommend a wider use of devices, including tablets and smartphones used only for data like e-mail but not talking, during takeoff and landing.

 

[sockgirl77]

I love Angry Birds!

 

[itsbob]

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/21/f-a-a-set-to-relax-rules-for-devices-on-planes/?_r=0

An industry working group assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to research the use of electronics on airplanes is expected to recommend relaxing the ban on portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

One member of the group, who asked for anonymity because they were not allowed to speak publicly about internal discussions, said the panel is currently drafting a document that will recommend a wider use of devices, including tablets and smartphones used only for data like e-mail but not talking, during takeoff and landing.

I could see the rules for not talking on Cell Phones on planes, just because being in close proximity to everyone it's just the polite thing to do, but most people aren't...

Other than that, there is absolutely no reason why someone can't use their phones for all other purposes during any portion of the flight.