I haven't flown much the last couple years, but when flying last week I noticed lots of people using their phones. I used mine, as directed by the flight attendants. But I didn't see many people reach ...

Airplane mode turns off your phone's wireless signals that could potentially interfere with the equipment on an airplane. Depending on the phone model and OS, airplane mode may disable Wi-Fi and ...

When activated, Airplane Mode prevents your phone from connecting to cell towers, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in some cases. The function was introduced back in 1991 by the Federal Communications ...

Flight safety is top of mind given recent high-profile crashes, like a Delta plane's fiery crash landing in Canada last week. Ask a traveler for their thoughts on airplane mode and their response is ...

When mobile phones first became popular in the 1990s, many airline pilots noticed that phones belonging to passengers were interfering with their headsets. This was due to the phone’s radio frequency ...

It's safer for everyone if you put your phone in airplane mode when you're flying. Cell phone signals can interfere with some of an airplane's crucial systems. 5G technology is less risky and will ...

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Though some countries are softening rules about using airplane mode during flights, it's best to comply with crew member directions and use airplane mode when you're instructed to. If you’ve ever ...