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FAA Alters Electronic Use Rules

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You can keep your e-reader on during takeoff now.

One annoying airline rule will soon be obsolete: “Please turn off all electronic devices.” The FAA is easing off its 50-year-old guidelines on the use of DVD players, e-readers, Game Boys, and Discmans (speaking of obsolete) during takeoff and landing.

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