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Why Do Phones Have to Be on Airplane Mode? Does It Actually Make a Difference?

There’s nothing more confusing than when your phone just stops working — no service, no notifications, nothing. Then, you spot the tiny airplane icon. Somehow, somewhere, airplane mode got switched on ...
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Does Airplane Mode Turn Off Your Phone's Location? Here's How It Works

When you board an airplane for a flight, there are a few things that you have to do, some of which you do automatically. You quickly make it to your seat, stash your carry-on luggage in either the ...
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Don't Ignore the Ding! What Really Happens When You Skip Airplane Mode on Your Flight

Ultimately, switching to airplane mode is a simple, non-invasive step that respects the flight crew, preserves your phone’s ...
New York Post

Here’s what happens when you don’t put your phone on airplane mode: aviation expert

Are you phoning it in when a flight attendant orders you to switch your cell to airplane mode? Airline workers have long ordered flyers to switch off their cellular devices, saying failure to do so ...