Skift Take
The FAA does need to update its guidelines for use of electronic devices on airplanes, but in the realm of what's important, flyers have other issues they're worried about.
In late September a committee of experts from airlines and technology companies presented a series of recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration about how passengers should be able to use their personal electronic devices on a plane. Although not officially released yet, the committee's work is expected to recommend removing most restrictions on device usage. (This does not include the used of cellular calls while in-flight, which is retulated by the Federal Communications Commission.)
While the FAA has stated it wants to move quickly on the issue, the government shutdown began merely hours after the committee handed in its recommendations, and the agency will no
