Savina Paül, an A330 pilot, shared the warning and explained why it is essential those travelling on planes comply with the rules. She revealed that plane systems are sensitive to electrical impulses ...

Back in 2013, the FCC allowed for safe phone use in airplane mode due to technological advancements from the time the ...

A retired pilot has shared what actually happens when passengers ignore the request to switch their devices to airplane mode during a flight. Martin Drake, a former Boeing 747 captain and ...

"The airplane mode button on your phone is not a conspiracy," a U.S. airline pilot and Army veteran who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok said in his message, which had been viewed nearly 100,000 times as ...

If you’ve been on social media in the last 24 hours, you’ve probably seen the video of an Ibom Air passenger who refused to turn off her phone. The crew insisted, the woman stood her ground, voices ...

A recent survey showed that many flyers don't put their phones in airplane mode when they travel by plane. However, there's a very good reason why it's the law.

Most of us are familiar with the announcement flight attendants make before takeoff off asking us to stow our carry-on items and place our electronic devices in airplane mode. If you're a frequent ...

It's frustrating to get stuck somewhere with poor reception when outdoors. Low signal strength can affect everything from mobile data speeds to cellular signal, which can affect apps, games, and other ...

Have you ever wondered why travelers are asked to put their phones on airplane mode while flying and what happens if they don't? One pilot's viral PSA has revealed the answer. "The airplane mode ...