Passengers on Delta and JetBlue airlines can now use personal electronic devices, like iPods and Nexus 7 tablets, throughout the entire flight, including during takeoff and landing.
Both companies confirmed Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved their requests to allow customers to use their gadgets. The FAA finally eased its regulations on the usage of electronic devices during flight on Thursday, after months of wrangling. JetBlue and Delta quickly filed their FAA requests shortly after the announcement in an effort to become the first airlines to take advantage of the rule change.
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It’s official! The FAA just approved @delta plans for PED customer use – effective immediately. #Below10KFeet
— Delta Air Lines News (@DeltaNewsroom) November 1, 2013
Attn CMs: This is what your flight should look like! PED policy in effect! Detail on HJB. B6 2302 JFK-BUF 1630 today! pic.twitter.com/sMrv2maAof
— HelloJetBlue (@HelloJetBlue) November 1, 2013
The FAA finally eased rules on the use of electronic devices during flight on Thursday, after months of wrangling. ">JetBlue and Delta quickly filed their FAA requests shortly after the announcement in an effort to become the first airlines to allow gadget use during takeoff and landing.
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