Travelers hear it all the time when a plane is getting ready for takeoff: “Please turn your smartphones to ‘Airplane Mode.'” As travelers, we comply only to discover that turning a smartphone to ...
Using airplane mode on flights is essential for safety. Mobile phones can interfere with aircraft systems, so following flight crew instructions and activating flight mode ensures a secure journey.
Flight safety rules: Airplane mode turns off a phone’s cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections, preventing it from sending or receiving signals from mobile towers on the ground.