You’ve probably wondered if you really need to turn your portable electronic devices off where you’re flying and what the reason is. I spoke with the people whose ability to do their job is ...

Aviation authorities are finally considering lifting the ban on passenger use of e-readers, tablets, and other electronics. Why?

Americans are losing out on 105 million hours of digital time when they have to turn off their iPads and smartphones during takeoff and landing. The FAA has considered lifting that ban but has yet ...

But since there are so many electronic devices out there, and there's no real way to test how each one will affect the plane, it's simply easier to ask everyone to turn them off.

— -- "What part of 'please turn your cellphone off' do you feel does not apply to you?" Peter Juhren asked a fellow passenger as their New York-bound Delta Air Lines flight taxied for takeoff ...

Refusal to switch off electronic devices is the No. 1 spark for confrontation and unruly behavior on airlines, flight attendants say.

Concern over their devices’ electromagnetic output prompts the FAA to force the airlines to demand passengers turn off all electronic devices for takeoffs and landings.

Before takeoff and landing, we know it is coming: "ladies and gentleman, please turn off all electronic devices." However, for many of us, it's hard to believe that an iPod or a Kindle could ...

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Consider two factors while disposing off electronic devices: 1) Data 2) Environment. Learn how to dispose of electronic devices properly, securely and safely.

It happens on just about every flight now, say flight attendants. The plane's door closes and it's time to turn off personal electronic devices. And there's always at least one person who keeps ...