The little lithium battery devices that make our lives easier are in the news again, this time in a good way. The power cells aren't why they are not permitted, it is more about the electromagnetic interference they may create with the ship's systems. But studies show that this may no longer be an issue.
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The rules on when to turn off electronic devices on airplanes have long been a sour, and sometimes contentious, point for travelers. But faced with a surge of electronics on airplanes and under pressure from a growing number of tech-savvy — and increasingly tech-dependent — passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration recognized that change was inevitable.
See the NY Times Article here :
F.A.A. Nears New Rules on Devices - NYTimes.com
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