JetBlue and Delta to Implement New Device Rules As Soon As Today
Skift Take
JetBlue and Delta will get a lot of street cred with passengers for being swift in implementing the new procedures for portable electronic devices, although it will be unlikely to change any market share dynamics.
JetBlue is poised to introduce new procedures allowing gate-to-gate use of portable electronic devices on its flights within hours, and Delta's new procedures on its mainline aircraft could come as soon as 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
Both airlines were members of the Portable Electronic Devices Aviation, which made recommendations to the FAA, leading to today's announcement about airlines getting the green light to test their aircraft about usage of the PEDs.
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