What does Airplane Mode on iPhone do?

Today, there are still regulations requiring users to put their phones in airplane mode, although the European Union is starting to look at ways to change that. The question is, why put your iPhone in airplane mode during flights?

Airplane mode is available on smartphones today.

The dangers of using iPhone on a plane

The requirement to not stand up during takeoff and landing is understood to be a reasonable safety measure regardless of whether there is an accident or not, because when the plane is moving, we can fall and get hurt. But airplane mode on iPhones (and smartphones) is different because the reason is that these devices interfere with the pilot's computer, causing danger during flights.

However, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is currently studying allowing the use of phones without airplane mode, which they say does not actually interfere with pilots' equipment.

However, this contradicts studies that suggest that phones should be turned off at two important times of the flight: takeoff and landing. These are the times when pilots must communicate with the airport control tower, and multiple phones operating can create very loud and unpleasant noise, negatively affecting the communication system between pilots and airport controllers. Since the takeoff and landing operations themselves are very important, adding such noise can lead to accidents.

The timing of takeoff and landing is very important.

Recommendations and obligations of iPhone users during flights

Based on what has been explained above, users are advised to put their iPhones in airplane mode or turn them off during takeoff and landing. This is the content announced through the announcement system by flight attendants before departure and landing, and some planes will even reflect this through the lights above the seats.

As for using an iPhone during a flight, it is entirely possible after takeoff and the flight has reached a safe altitude, although this still depends on the regulations of each airline. That is why passengers should consult with the crew to make sure it is allowed.

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