I just got an email from Southwest:
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Dear Eschwartz:
No more powering down! Starting today, you will be able to use your small portable electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and e-readers, in "airplane mode" from gate-to-gate on all Southwest Airlines® flights!
Our satellite-based WiFi allows you to enjoy uninterrupted access to free live and on-demand TV compliments of DISH® or for $8 a day per device, you can stay connected onboard all day, even during stops and connections.
We're proud to be the only airline to offer you gate-to-gate connectivity on the majority of our fleet. So as you get ready to head out for your Thanksgiving travel, be sure to bring your fully charged WiFi-enabled device and headphones with you to stay connected and entertained above and below 10,000 feet!*
For more information, visit southwest.com/wifi.
See you onboard soon!
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So finally Southwest will allow you to keep your Kindles on!
The gate-to-gate WiFi looks quite nice too. I wonder what the other airlines are thinking about this?