( CNN ) -- Tablets , laptops , e-readers , smartphones . They keep us plugged in everywhere we go , except when we 're on a plane . Many travelers do n't believe there is anything wrong with leaving their personal electronic devices on while in flight , but it 's a no-no during takeoffs and landings . In August , the Federal Aviation Administration announced plans for a working group that would study the issue of portable electronics on flights and make suggestions for changes . The committee is due to report its findings this summer . Advocates say it 's time for a change . `` It certainly appears that using an electronic device to read a magazine , to read a newspaper is not a safety factor , '' said John Walls , vice president of public affairs for CTIA-The Wireless Association . Harlem shake reaches new heights ; FAA not amused . Using personal electronic devices below 10,000 feet is banned on most airlines . Electronic health devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers are allowed at all times . Anyone who flies could tell you how often the rule is ignored , but it 's announced before every flight . While many airlines now offer Wi-Fi access via portable electronic devices from laptops to smartphones , cellular voice and data services on domestic airlines fall under that Federal Communications Commission ban . There has n't been any conclusive proof that devices such as tablets and e-readers are a danger , but a study released in 2011 found 75 instances of interference that may have been related to personal electronic devices , However , it is difficult to verify pilots ' suspicions because of the difficulty replicating incidents . The FAA has said it does not know of any aviation accidents linked to interference from personal electronic devices . Flight attendants say it 's a matter of getting your attention during the most sensitive parts of the flight . `` If someone is listening to their music or they 're watching a video , and they 've got their beats on or their noise-canceling headphones , we want to make sure that , if there is a situation that passengers need to hear and understand , that they will be able to do so , '' said Veda Shook , president of the Association of Flight Attendants . The National Association of Airline Passengers agrees that unplugging for a few minutes is a small price to pay for safety . `` So we do not as passengers want to do anything that will interfere or distract the pilots at this critical time of the flight , '' said Douglas Kidd , the organization 's executive director . The pressure is to bring the rules up to date with the proliferation of electronic devices . Even the FCC recommended the increased use of some electronic devices . `` I write to urge the FAA to enable greater use of tablets , e-readers , and other portable electronic devices during flight , consistent with public safety , '' FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said in an August letter . Delta Air Lines is also on record urging the FAA to expand the use of electronic devices in flight but to limit cell phone calls to the ground only . There is congressional pressure for change as well . Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri says the restrictions threaten to undermine public confidence in the FAA . The agency already allows pilots to use electronic tablets in the cockpit . The group will not discuss cell phone use in the air , which is banned by the FCC because of the potential for interference with wireless networks on the ground . The ban has been in place for more than 20 years . Who 's in the tower ? At some regional airports , possibly nobody . CNN 's David Mattingly contributed to this report .
FAA formed group in August to discuss issue , make recommendations . Use of electronic devices is banned when planes are landing , taking off . Some say they do n't present any issues . Flight crew , others say the flight crew needs your attention at certain times .