If you’ve ever wondered why your phone has to be in airplane mode during a flight, you’re not alone. In fact, many frequent fliers can’t recite the reasons behind the rule, and others have forgotten ...

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 don’t know the purpose of it.

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 ...