In late 2013 the FAA amended their policy to allow e-readers and tablets to be used gate to gate. It took almost a full year for the vast majority of airlines to officially adopt electronics usage but this year was the first major holiday season where travelers were able to read their e-books, digital magazines and newspapers in all phases of air travel. Since the travel … [Read more...] about The 2014 Holiday Season was a Big Test for e-reader Usage on Airlines
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Airlines Start Adopting eBooks, Magazines and Newspapers
North American and European airlines have adopted the gate to gate use of e-readers, smartphones and tablets. One of the big problems is that your devices have to be put in airplane mode and the vast majority of of vessels do not have wireless internet access. This has prompted a number of notable companies to offer eBooks, magazines and newspapers as part of the in-flight … [Read more...] about Airlines Start Adopting eBooks, Magazines and Newspapers
Virgin America Crew Members Recieve Nexus 7s
Virgin America is equipping their employees with Nexus 7 tablets, so now when you want to order food using their food button located on the in-flight entertainment system, the order will be relayed directly. Nicknamed the CrewPad, these tablets compliment the 9-inch entertainment systems already in place and displayed in front of travelers (featuring a number of programming … [Read more...] about Virgin America Crew Members Recieve Nexus 7s
New Steps Towards Allowing In-Flight Electronic Devices
Anyone who has traveled by plane has felt the frustration of being required to endure a long flight sans certain electronic devices. While restrictions were eased to allow some electronics such as e-readers, tablets, and laptops during certain portions of the flight, and many airlines now offer in-flight pay-as-you-go internet access, the ban on device use is still too … [Read more...] about New Steps Towards Allowing In-Flight Electronic Devices