You Don’t Need to Use Airplane Mode on Airplanes | Airplane mode hasn’t been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.::Airplane mode hasn’t been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.

  • mrfriki@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    It’s not only the myth, is the airplane crew reminding you of that every single flight. Both on takeoff and landing.

    • jballs@sh.itjust.works
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      8 months ago

      The mentions the reason why; it’s to reduce incidents of “air rage”. Air travel is stressful enough without having people yapping loudly into their phones.