I haven't flown much the last couple years, but when flying last week I noticed lots of people using their phones. I used mine, as directed by the flight attendants. But I didn't see many people reach ...

When activated, Airplane Mode prevents your phone from connecting to cell towers, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in some cases. The function was introduced back in 1991 by the Federal Communications ...

A: Airplane mode is a setting that disables that device's connection to any sort of data transmission, both incoming and outgoing, as well as any features that require data transmission to work, such ...

Flight safety is top of mind given recent high-profile crashes, like a Delta plane's fiery crash landing in Canada last week. Ask a traveler for their thoughts on airplane mode and their response is ...

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 ...