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Several U.S. airlines with knowledge of the panel's deliberations were given a leg up on their competitors, but it's only a matter of time before flyers on all U.S. carriers are plugged in during takeoff and landing.

Global aviation authorities followed the FAA's decision to ban electronic use during takeoff and landing so it is likely that they will follow its decision to allow electronic use during all stages of flight as well.

Kudos to the creative team that came up with Lily's Delta Surprise. Let's see what other airlines will come up with to outdo this one.

Both airlines were part of the panel that investigated the impact of devices during takeoff and landing. They were able to file their paper works when most airlines were receiving the rules. It will be a few weeks before others catch up.

If Southwest starts letting its passengers use Wi-Fi when the aircraft leaves the gate or soon thereafter that will amount to a lot more time online than other airlines are offering. That's more opportunity for increasing Wi-Fi fees, too.

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.

We're willing to bet it's some time before airlines remedy the videos since flyers care more about using their Kindles than viewing an accurate safety video.

There will be a ton of passenger confusion about what the new FAA framework on expanded use of portable electronic devices will mean for passengers, especially as it may vary airline to airline. Delta is out front in beginning to communicate these prospective changes to its customers.

It will be race to be first, to jump on the PR value of it, until it will be commonplace...