airplane mode is a necessary inconvenience. So, what is airplane mode, exactly, and why do airlines require it? Read on for this interesting bit of airplane trivia. Airplane mode (sometimes called ...

There are a few things I wish I had known before my first cruise with my family. Next time, I'll turn my phone on airplane ...

Airplane mode might not be as necessary as you think, but DND mode certainly comes in handy when you’re trying to focus. Modern smartphones come packed with so many features that understanding ...

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After investigating the situation, the traveler discovered that because they had not set their cellphone to “airplane mode” the device had been racking up roaming charges as it downloaded ...

After a passenger received a hefty phone bill due to a daughter’s phone usage aboard a Carnival cruise ship, its brand ...