"The airplane mode button on your phone is not a conspiracy," he said in the video. He explained that on a recent flight, he heard radio interference in his headset, likely from a cell phone, and it made it more difficult for him to get taxi clearance from the tower.

A pilot is going viral after answering a question that’s on every passenger’s mind — why do we need to toggle our smartphones to airplane mode before takeoff?

"It is always good for passengers to keep their phones on airplane mode until the plane has landed," a former pilot told Newsweek.

Have you ever wondered why travelers are asked to put their phones on airplane mode while flying and what happens if you don't? This pilot has a practical answer.

Airplane mode button on your phone is not a conspiracy,' pilot saysPilot explains how the plane is affected when passengers don't turn on airplane mode on their phones.Source: @perchpoint /TMX

A pilot shared his words of wisdom about flight etiquette – and why it's always important to put your phone on airplane mode while you're in the air. Here's the details

A viral TikTok video by a pilot explains the importance of airplane mode. He describes how multiple phones seeking cell signals can interfere with pilots' headsets, creating a distracting buzzing sound.