Southwest and electronics policy

[Kebby]

Hi all!


Can someone tell me- is it now fine to watch my iPad during take off/landing? I am flying Wednesday am with my young kids and was hoping I could have them watch their shows to distract them from take off.

Thanks!

 

[DebbieB]

Hi all!


Can someone tell me- is it now fine to watch my iPad during take off/landing? I am flying Wednesday am with my young kids and was hoping I could have them watch their shows to distract them from take off.

Thanks!

When I flew them 3 weeks ago they were not allowing it.

Edit - looks like they got approval.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/07/travel/faa-airplane-electronics-update/

 

[bumbershoot]

They were actually the first airline I got an email from in regards to the change.

 

[savannahcat]

We flew Southwest on 11/21 and 11/27. Both times we were allowed to keep our small electronic devices in airplane mode for takeoff and landing. Anything larger, like a laptop, had to be stowed away during those times.

 

[tjmw2727]

On US airways small electronics in airplane mode were allowed during take off and landing last Tuesday and Yesterday (Sunday!). I read that SWA is also following the new guidelines.

 

[kamik86]

I think the only question would be if an IPad is considered a small electronic.

I know laptops aren't allowed, cell phones, ipods, etc are. Didn't check on IPads and tablets.

 

[tjmw2727]

I think the only question would be if an IPad is considered a small electronic.

I know laptops aren't allowed, cell phones, ipods, etc are. Didn't check on IPads and tablets.

i used my Ipad without issues durint take off and landing - Tuesday 11/26 and yesterday. They asked for laptops to be stowed but IME my ipad was considered a small electronic.

 

[JessM]

I flew 3 weeks ago (Delta not SW) and tablets were considered small electronic devices. Only laptops had to be stowed.

 

[Kebby]

Thank you sooo much! This is great

 

[jayhawk74]

I think the only question would be if an IPad is considered a small electronic.

The policy for Southwest is that any electronic device that weighs 2 lbs or more is considered large. If it is under 2 lbs then you can use it.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

We just flew SW over the weekend. We used a Kindle Fire and a portable DVD player during takeoff/landing.

 

[JanaDee]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3201436

It went into effect Nov 20th.