How Airplane Mode affects flights

Why Must You Put Your Phone On ‘Airplane Mode’ When Flying? (Video)

September 29, 2016

Airlines say the darndest things: Like, you “have to put your phone on ‘Airplane Mode’ on flights?” Supposedly, it’s because active cell phones could interfere with the plane’s navigation equipment. But that’s not the real reason why your phone has to be on ‘Airplane Mode.’

Okay, Tech Insider. What’s the real story?

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