Tourists were told why they need to put their phone in “airplane mode” on an airplane.

Some tourists during long flights are outraged by the lack of Internet and ignore the requirements to turn on airplane mode on their gadgets, others are sure that such irresponsibility leads to disasters. A UK travel expert told the Daily Star exactly why it's important to put your phone in “airplane mode” on a plane.

There are many things you can do to keep yourself entertained on a plane: read, watch movies, play games. All this is popular, but those who are accustomed to constantly being on social networks are outraged by the lack of Internet. They wonder: why do flight attendants ask to put their phones in airplane mode, and does breaking the rule really lead to serious consequences?

Rosie Panther, a travel expert from trusted UK travel price comparison site, has debunked the myths about using your phone on a plane. “Contrary to popular belief, turning off airplane mode on your phone may not significantly damage the aircraft. It's just that when traveling at high altitude, your phone will constantly and unsuccessfully try to connect to the network, which can cause interference with signals transmitted from the aircraft,” she explained.

Leaving the phone in normal mode can also cause inconvenience to the crew . “To the pilot, this may sound like feedback from the speaker and microphone, which in itself is not dangerous, but just annoying. Moreover, even with “airplane mode” turned off, you are unlikely to get a reliable connection in the air, so it’s simply not worth the effort. We recommend downloading movies in advance or posting the latest story on social media before the “Fasten Seat Seat” sign lights up,” added Rosie Panther.

Especially for those desperate to use the Internet or call a family member from the plane , some airlines now offer paid Wi-Fi on board. However, you should always turn off your mobile data when using the Internet on an airplane.

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Tourists were told why they need to put their phone in “airplane mode” on an airplane.

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