BA allows devices to remain switched on

British Airways has decided to allow passengers to keep their electronic devices switched on for the entirety of their flight following the ruling by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority. The CAA has confirmed that, following recent regulatory approval, UK airlines will be able to seek permission from the CAA to allow their passengers to use portable electronic devices during taxi, take-off and landing. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), following the lead taken by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently published guidance for airlines to safely expand the use of devices such as tablets, smartphones, e-readers and MP3