Airplane mode disables the radios and transmitters on portable electronic devices like phones and laptops.

(WJW) — If you’ve been on a flight since the invention of smartphones, you know you’re asked to do one thing: put it in airplane mode. But have you ever wondered why? A pilot is going viral on TikTok ...

There’s nothing more confusing than when your phone just stops working — no service, no notifications, nothing. Then, you spot the tiny airplane icon. Somehow, somewhere, airplane mode got switched on ...

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 ...

If you have flown on a plane you have heard the message. Flight attendants will always ask you to put your electronic devices in airplane mode before takeoff. Over the years, passengers have claimed ...

If your planning to hop a flight out of LaGuardia, JFK or Newark Liberty airports for year-ending celebrations, you'll need to know the liquid carry-on law and if you still need to set your phone to ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - A pilot went viral on TikTok for his explanation of why you should put your phone in airplane mode during a flight. A TikToker uploaded a video on December 2, during which he explains ...

On every flight, you're instructed to turn your phone on airplane mode prior to take-off. Alarmists allege leaving smartphones on could cause planes to fall from the sky, but pilots have debunked that ...

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 ...

Aviation experts weighed in—here’s what you should know. Though some countries are softening rules about using airplane mode during flights, it's best to comply with crew member directions and use ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...