The US has decided to keep its July 1 deadline for airlines to fit special sensors that prevent disruption to altimeters. Without the sensors, planes could be diverted from low-visibility landings.
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British Airways has apologized for disruption and delays caused by issues affecting its check-in systems earlier today, following similar system failures in June, July and September 2016.
After having initially decided not to follow the US electronics ban on international flights back in March, the Australian Prime Minister has indicated that the matter is still under consideration.
Qatar Airways will now offer free laptops for business class passengers in flights to the US, after the decision of American authorities to ban certain devices in flights from select countries.
Britain's ban follows the US one prohibiting electronic gadgets bigger than a phone in cabins on flights from eight Muslim-majority countries. The UK ban, however, pertains to six Islamic countries.
JetBlue has announced that its entire fleet of 227 planes is now equipped with free "broadband speed" Wi-Fi for every passenger, inviting them to "email, surf, stream, tweet and shop" while on board.
Samsung's latest flagship device was supposed to please the company's fans, but has proven too dangerous for consumers - so much so that major airlines are investing even more in safety precautions.
UK pilots have called on airlines to require passengers to carry phones, tablets and laptops in their hand baggage, calling the batteries "an aircraft fire risk that we must all protect against."
In an effort to patch any possible vulnerabilities, United Airlines has launched a program which will reward up to 1 million free miles to anyone who finds a bug or security flaw in their website.
A man and his two children were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Minneapolis after writing a tweet -- which he was forced to delete -- about his experience with a rude gate agent.
US-bound passengers will be required to prove that their mobile devices turn on, as the TSA increases airport security to deal with the 'credible threat' of a bomb disguised as a phone or tablet.
Gogo, a major provider for internet on aircraft, has been granted the right to provide airborne internet in Canada as well as the USA, with the intention of having the network ready for late 2013.
Tired of having to put away your electronic devices during takeoff? Eventually you might not have to, as the FAA is studying the safety of allowing passengers to use their devices mid-flight.
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