U.S. considers expanding tablet, e-reader use on flights

By Alwyn Scott NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. aviation regulators began considering on Monday how to let airplane passengers make greater use of laptops, tablets and e-readers on board, while still ensuring the devices don't compromise flight safety. The suggestions, contained in a long-awaited report, are a hot-button issue for passengers, many of whom have chafed under strict rules that require portable electronic devices be turned off for takeoff and landing. Some passengers fear their devices will imperil a flight by disrupting navigation or radio signals. ...



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