Fasten your seatbelt, and make sure your seat is upright, your tray table is stowed and your devices are in airplane mode. It’s one of the most familiar pre-flight instructions in modern air travel, ...

If you’ve been on social media in the last 24 hours, you’ve probably seen the video of an Ibom Air passenger who refused to turn off her phone. The crew insisted, the woman stood her ground, voices ...

We’ve all heard it before: "Please switch your phone to airplane mode." But what really happens if you don’t? Beyond the standard announcement and a few raised eyebrows, the truth is a bit more ...

Modern-day smartphones are crammed with so many features that it's not uncommon for their batteries to exceed 4,000 or 5,000 mAh. While these large batteries can deliver day-long battery life, they ...

There are not many occasions when someone will put their smartphone or tablet into airplane mode. It is normally used when flying or when the battery is very low. Always having airplane mode on ...

TSA and its counterparts around the world, as well as a broad network of pilots, crew, and airport staff, are there to help ensure our traveling experience is as safe as possible. Their rules are ...