Modern smartphones come packed with so many features that understanding their different functions can be challenging sometimes. Take, for instance, those airplane and Do Not Disturb (DND) settings. If ...

One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, "Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?" The airlines have ...

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 ...

Whenever you’re traveling via airplane, flight attendants will likely ask you to put your phone on Airplane Mode before takeoff. This is something most people just do without question, even if they ...

As the holiday travel season continues, a pilot is stressing the importance of a smartphone's airplane mode feature. In a TikTok video that has gone viral and accumulated over one million views, a ...

There are not many occasions when someone will put their smartphone or tablet into airplane mode. It is normally used when flying or when the battery is very low. Always having airplane mode on ...

Here’s why the flight attendant always asks your phone to be in flight or airplane mode. Flight mode, or airplane mode, disables cellular communication, WiFi, and Bluetooth and only permits the use of ...

"Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." The above is a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) — If you’ve been on a flight since the ...

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