What Happens When You Don't Use Flight Mode

By: Vaishali Kapila

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Ever wondered why airlines always insist on switching to flight mode? It's not just a formality - there are real and important reasons behind this rule. Let's find out!

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Possible Signal Interference

Your phone keeps sending out strong signals that can interfere with the aircraft's navigation and communication systems.

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Network Confusion On Ground

At high altitudes, phones constantly try to connect to multiple towers at once, which can overload and confuse ground networks.

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Fast Battery Drain

Without flight mode, your phone continuously searches for mobile signals, causing the battery to run out much faster. 

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Annoying Cabin Noise

Pilots and crew may hear constant buzzing or static interference in their sensitive headsets when phones aren't in flight mode.

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Disrupts In-Flight WiFi

Some airlines offer WiFi onboard, but active mobile networks can clash with it, leading to slower and unstable connectivity. 

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For tips on airplane etiquette, click below.

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