A reader asked me a question about using Kindles once on the air. So I thought I’d share my two cents and hear what you guys have experienced with your airlines. When I got my Kindle when it came out about a year ago, I decided to take it with me to a conference in San Francisco. I was told at the time that Kindle should be checked out separately and the device should be tuned off right before the take off. I was also told that I can use it as long as the wireless is off. Now I have heard a few people who have had difficulty using Kindle on air-lines, and the policy may have changed by now. But I am curious to know if anyone has had any difficulty with using Kindle on a commercial plane. Please share your thoughts here.
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October 7th, 2008
Lynn Says:I’ve flown reasonably frequently with a Kindle for the past 8 months. Basically — Kindles are no different than any other small electronic device.
1) They do not need to be scanned separately at the security checkpoint (just leave it in your bag.)
2) Like laptops, PDA’s, DVD players — they must be turned off (technically, switched off) from the time the door closes until the plane reaches 10,000 feet, and for about the last 20 minutes prior to landing. (Obviously, if you are stuck on the tarmack in a delay and they announce it’s fine to use electronic devices, then it’s fine.)
3) The wifi must be left off at all times.
If asked by a flight attendant, telling them that it’s an electronic book reader and that wifi is in “airplane mode” will usually be sufficient.
October 8th, 2008
P. Rad Says:hmm… In Philly, they keep asking it to be removed and scanned separately. That’s interesting.
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