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DOT to Consider Ban on In-Flight Calls

Jack Nicas and Gautham Nagesh, Reporters, The Wall Street Journal in Mobile on December 12, 2013 at 2:22 pm PT

The Department of Transportation said Thursday it will look at banning in-flight phone calls, a surprise announcement issued just hours before the Federal Communications Commission planned to discuss lifting its own ban on such calls.

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How Airlines Mine Personal Data In-Flight

Jack Nicas, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in Commerce on November 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm PT

One day soon, frequent fliers should expect flight attendants to know their birthdays, how they like their coffee, and what they’re likely to buy on board.

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Startup Keeps Africa’s Jet Set Aloft

Heidi Vogt, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on August 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm PT

The lack of quick, affordable connections is starting to squeeze Africa’s expanding economy. In response, more executives and rich Africans are turning to pricey business jets.

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Southwest Offers Free In-Flight TV in Partnership With Dish Network

Jack Nicas, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in Mobile on July 1, 2013 at 2:19 pm PT

Southwest Airlines Co. is offering free live television to fliers’ smartphones, tablets and laptops under a partnership with Dish Network Corp.

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Wi-Fi at Takeoff? Expect Delays.

Andy Pasztor, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in Mobile on June 24, 2013 at 6:30 am PT

U.S. airline passengers, eager to be able to start using electronic devices throughout their flights, have months to wait until new rules are hammered out.

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FAA to Relax Rules for Gadgets in Flight

Andy Pasztor, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on June 21, 2013 at 1:35 am PT

Airline passengers irritated at having to turn off their devices could soon see some reprieve, with regulators set to allow wider use of gadgets in flight.

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Internet Service on Planes: FCC to Consider Using Satellite Airwaves

Danny Yadron, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on May 9, 2013 at 9:09 am PT

In-flight Internet speeds could rival those on the ground under a proposal expected to move forward on Thursday.

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FAA to Study Policies on Portable Electronic Devices

Nathalie Tadena, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in Mobile on August 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm PT

The Federal Aviation Administration unveiled plans to study current policies and procedures regarding the in-flight use of portable electronic devices to determine if air carriers can allow for their more widespread use.