E-reading on planes

[FJames]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Their plane; their rules.

No, it's the FAA's rule. See http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_safe/information/:

"Electronics on Board
Laptops and other personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as hand-held computer games and tape or CD players are also restricted to use above 10,000 feet owing to concerns they could interfere with aircraft instrumentation"

It is a U.S. rule, so airlines can feel free to ignore if the flight isn't taking off or landing in the U.S..

[Kevin2960]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Their plane; their rules. If you don't like 'em, travel by some other means .

Exactly

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by SF&F Reader

I doubt that turning off a device reduces its edge hardness. . .

And then there's also all those hardcover books they sell in the airport shops, can't turn those off.

And some of those tomes are lethal projectiles!!!