FAA Reconsiders Takeoff, Landing Policy On E-Readers, Other Devices

Welcome news from Nick Bilton: the FAA finally is revisiting the policy that keeps Kindles, iPads and the like turned off during takeoffs and landing. The FAA told Bilton it will take a ?fresh look? at whether some devices can be used safely and how a policy could be framed. Smartphones aren?t included in the review. SEE ALSO: U.S. airlines currently call for all devices to be turned off and stowed before planes can pull away from the gate despite a lack of data proving they are safety risks. Some airlines I fly allow use of cell phones until