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Since 1991, cell phones have been banned at the time of boarding. It was prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In-flight, one can not use their cellphones. This is the reason behind the features of airplane mode in mobiles. It means it will not work when you put off your airplane mode. The main reason behind the ban of cell phones in the flight is that there is an emission of radio frequency from the phones. These radio frequencies are very harmful which can malfunction the equipment systems of an aeroplane. Different airlines have different rules or policies about the on and off of mobiles. Even in 2005, there came a rule where the FCC announced that one could use cell phones with certain restrictions on the flight.
The use of cell phones is dependent on different airlines. Like some private flights allow or permit travellers to use their phones while travelling on flights. According to the FCC, it regulates all electronic devices such as mobile phones, which may harm the board’s communication systems. The announcement of the FCC agrees with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it supports the view of FCC, such as the ban of commercially operated airplanes. So, it will depend on the flights that you have chosen. Some flights can offer you using cell phones with restrictions. Things you will have to do is to go with the guidelines of your preferred flights.
As we know that rules change from time to time. You must know about these things.
On some flights, there is an allowance for phones with some restrictions. Currently, one can use their phones, but they will have to put on airplane mode. It means travellers can click images, enjoy music, etc. So in current times, it is not banned completely.
Requirement of Airplane Mode
By putting on airplane mode, there will be no radio-frequency transmission of a signal of a device. If you om airplane mode, then options like the cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth of the phone or laptop will be off. Currently, there is a feature added to airplane mode that one can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but there must be an inactive cellular connection.
Inflight Wi-Fi
Except for short domestic flights, you are going to enjoy Wi-Fi facilities. You can enjoy this facility to get your time pass while travelling on the flights. In some airlines, it offers in-flight free messaging on some apps like Whatsapp, Facebook, etc.
Chatting is Banned on Some Flights
In every airline, you are not going to get the facilities like chatting. In some airlines, you can get chatting facilities but not at all. Calls are permanently restricted on all flights, but some can offer you to chat.
So keep these things in mind before starting your journey. You must check it before choosing your flights.