Most of the mobile phone users will be familiar with the term airplane mode or flight mode, however not many understand this feature completely. This option is available in almost every mobile phone and it lets the users access the mobile phone features without any radio waves emissions interrupting the flight.

Passengers are asked to abstain from using mobile phones during take off, landing, and in-flight. Aircrafts strictly restricts the passenger from using mobile phones but allows using it on airplane modes.

Airplane mode allows the users to access certain features on the mobile phone that does not require any radio waves. Features like organizing phone lists and listening to music can be done on airplane modes. Since, radio waves could interrupt the system on flight and create issues with airplane navigation system passengers are required to switch off their mobile phone or turn it on flight mode.

When a mobile phone is activated in airplane mode, certain activities of the mobile phone that requires radio waves are deactivated. This eliminates the potential risks and issues regarding the radio waves interference during flight. Functions like Internet connectivity, Bluetooth, call functions and messaging services are features that are restricted when the mobile phone is on airplane mode.

Therefore, whenever you are on the plane, make sure to follow the instructions. These could ensure a safe trip and yet keep you connected to basic applications on your mobile phone like calendar, music and games.