This seems like the right place for the question.
Does anyone know who makes the rules regarding electronics on a plane and what the justification is? I find it odd that a passive unit like an e-reader is not allowed for take-off or landing when I can have a 5 pound hard cover on my lap the whole time. Also just about everyone has a cell phone in their pocket and I am sure that a few of them forget to turn them off. The last one is headphones. Why are ear buds allowed but noise canceling headphones are not? Why is it safe if the headphones are plugged into their entertainment system but not if the cord runs into your pocket?
These rules seem so random and they are randomly enforced/applied by different carriers.
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