Why your phone could get you kicked off your next flight
A Delta Air Lines passenger was removed from a flight on April 27 after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff. The Federal Communications Commission prohibits cellphone use while an aircraft is airborne, and airlines have varying policies on phone use during flights.
Airlines have strict rules about technology use during flights. A Delta Air Lines passenger was removed from a flight on April 27 after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff. The Federal Communications Commission prohibits cellphone use while an aircraft is airborne. Passengers can use their phones in 'airplane mode', which disables cellular connections, allowing offline app use, watching downloaded content, and taking photos. Many airlines offer onboard Wi-Fi, but most prohibit voice or video calls during flights. Passengers who don't follow crew instructions risk removal from a flight or penalties.
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