Southwest is newest airline to ease electronics rules . Virgin America said it hopes to allow devices in all phases of flight this month . The FAA has been cracking down on the use of electronic devices in airplanes since at least 2008. Cell phone calls are still not permitted after the aircraft door is closed .
Southwest is newest airline to ease electronics rules . The FAA has been cracking down on the use of electronic devices in airplanes since at least 2008. Cell phone calls are still not permitted after the aircraft door is closed .