The Technological and Social Reasons Why Passengers Can’t Use Cell Phones on Airplanes

Travel + Leisure explains the reasons why passengers can't use cell phones on airplanes. Although the restriction began due to possible technological conflicts that have been overcome, there may be social justifications that keep them in place today.

Every air traveler knows to turn their devices to "airplane mode" during flight. Is it myth or fact that wireless signals affect airplanes?

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