Flight Mode Ban Revealed: Airlines Admit True Goal is Social Peace, Not Safety
Airlines have long enforced a ban on mobile phone use during flights, with passengers required to activate flight mode. The reason given has been to ensure flight safety, but recent revelations suggest a different motive.
The true purpose of the ban, it seems, is to prevent 'air rage'. This term describes angry passengers disturbed by inconsiderate behaviour of others, such as loud phone calls. Airlines speculate that reducing mobile use could decrease the risk of conflicts on board, promoting social peace.
The ban on cell phone use on the ground is often cited to prevent overloading of radio towers. However, this explanation is dubious as towers are designed for higher loads. The flight mode regulation is a relic from a time when the airplane was considered a radio-free zone, serving primarily for social peace rather than safety.
To allow passengers connectivity while preventing disruptive cell phone calls, airlines offer Wi-Fi. The European Union allows airlines to permit cell phone use on board as long as the aircraft's communication frequencies are not affected. However, national aviation authorities and international organizations such as IATA, FAA, and EASA continue to require the flight mode rule, mainly for safety reasons and to avoid potential interference, although modern aircraft are largely immune to interference from mobile devices.
The requirement for passengers to activate flight mode during flights is no longer technically necessary, as cell phones cannot interfere with aircraft navigation systems. The real reason behind this regulation is to maintain social harmony among passengers, preventing 'air rage' incidents caused by loud phone calls.
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