airplane mode is a necessary inconvenience. So, what is airplane mode, exactly, and why do airlines require it? Read on for this interesting bit of airplane trivia. Airplane mode (sometimes called ...

This simple guide will talk you through both modes and explain how they differ—and how to best use them. With airplane mode activated, your device is cut off from all cellular data and Wi-Fi ...

Delaware dad Vitali Kay is speaking out after losing both his wife Julia and 11-year-old son Sean in the D.C. plane crash.

There are a few things I wish I had known before my first cruise with my family. Next time, I'll turn my phone on airplane ...

The holiday season is here, and for many of us, this means flying across the country to see family or–if we’re lucky–across the world to escape the winter. In either case, boarding a plane in the US ...

After investigating the situation, the traveler discovered that because they had not set their cellphone to “airplane mode” the device had been racking up roaming charges as it downloaded ...

If you’re curious to uncover the truth behind that routine announcement, “Ladies and gentlemen, please switch your mobile phones to airplane mode,” keep reading. Let’s find the truth ...

Cabin crew will direct you to fasten your seat belts, raise the blinds, position your seats upright, and most importantly, ensure all gadgets are set to airplane mode. But have you ever been ...

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Songs for when you need to switch off the world, from SAULT, Billie Eilish and more.