Consequences of Not Switching Off Your Phone During Flight

All airlines insist passengers switch off their phones, especially during takeoff and landing, to ensure flight safety.

Consequences of Not Switching Off Your Phone During Flight

It's common practice for all airlines worldwide to require passengers to power off electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones. Even if you've activated airplane mode, it's still advised not to use them, especially during takeoff and landing. While the regulations are clear, the reasons behind such requirements and the potential consequences of passengers not complying are not widely known.

According to statistics, takeoff and landing are the most critical moments of any flight, with most aviation accidents occurring during these phases. These phases typically last 15-20 minutes as the aircraft reaches or descends from cruising altitude. Pilots require high levels of concentration during this time, constantly communicating with air traffic control stations. Additionally, aircraft systems must operate with the utmost precision.

Experts suggest that electronic devices like mobile phones can emit radio waves, which can interfere with the aircraft's electronic systems. Even when using a phone in airplane mode, it emits a certain amount of radio waves. Meanwhile, aviation electronic systems primarily rely on radio waves to transmit information to each other, making them susceptible to interference from emitting devices.

Potential Risks of Not Turning Off Your Phone

While no aviation accidents have been attributed to phone signals, it's believed to disrupt the control and operation processes. Therefore, most airlines require passengers to power off mobile devices. Once the aircraft reaches stable altitude and the seatbelt sign is turned off, you may use your phone, but it's advised to switch to airplane mode instead of normal mode.

Source: Nguyên Chi/ Ngôi Sao

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Reference: Travel Handbook Mytour