Technology these days is so good, yet we are still told to put our smartphones on flight mode. Here’s why. 2 Q&A: Why must we put phones on flight mode when flying? Anyone who has jetted off on a plane would be familiar with the instructions to buckle up and put cellular devices into flight…
EU Scraps Mobile Phone Airplane Mode Requirement
Airline mode restrictions will be removed, allowing passengers travelling inside the European Union (EU) to use their mobile devices fully. With the European Commission’s recent ruling, airlines may provide 5G technology on flights, freeing passengers from switching their phones to aeroplane mode. The BBC reports that in order to allow aeroplane use of 5G frequency…