Not using airplane mode on your phone when you fly probably won't cause the plane to crash, but it's still safer if you enable it before takeoff. However, it is more likely that it will just make the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your phone, when left to its own devices, is a needy little thing. It constantly pings cell towers, searching for a connection. On the ground, that's no biggie. In the air, those pings can interfere ...

Are you phoning it in when a flight attendant orders you to switch your cell to airplane mode? Airline workers have long ordered flyers to switch off their cellular devices, saying failure to do so ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...