Sen. McCaskill presses FAA to allow electronics on flights

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) dismissed the idea that allowing airline passengers to use electronic devices during takeoffs and landings could distract them from hearing safety announcements. After being pressured by Sen McCaskill and other lawmakers, the Federal Aviation Administration began studying easing its restrictions on electronic devices, which are currently banned completely when airplanes are below 10,000 feet. Sen McCaskill said that she doubted passengers would be less likely to pay attention to safety announcements if they had use of their electronics.