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Glossary Detail Airplane Mode
Some phones and other wireless devices have a special "airplane mode" that turns off just the wireless radio parts of the device, for safe use on an airplane.
Most airlines and many governments ban the use of wireless radio devices during flight, to prevent interference with the plane's radio and navigation systems.
Airplane mode therefore allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as games or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
However, not all airlines have policies that accomodate devices with airplane mode; some airlines still ban the use of all phones during flight regardless.
Most airlines and many governments ban the use of wireless radio devices during flight, to prevent interference with the plane's radio and navigation systems.
Airplane mode therefore allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as games or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
However, not all airlines have policies that accomodate devices with airplane mode; some airlines still ban the use of all phones during flight regardless.
