On every flight, you're instructed to turn your phone on airplane mode prior to take-off. Alarmists allege leaving smartphones on could cause planes to fall from the sky, but pilots have debunked that ...

People who fly frequently are aware of the announcement to put their phones in airplane mode before take off. If you don't, what problems would it cause?

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are ...

Are you phoning it in when a flight attendant orders you to switch your cell to airplane mode? Airline workers have long ordered flyers to switch off their cellular devices, saying failure to do so ...

A pilot has explained exactly what happens in the cockpit if you forget to turn your phone onto airplane mode – and it's a very good reason to change our habits ...