Can we talk on WhatsApp in-flight?

Yes, but only using a Wi-Fi connection. The ban on using a cellular connection means passengers can't send SMS texts. Any communication has to be over Wi-Fi with a messaging app that provides similar functionality like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber.



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Question: What happens if you make a phone call on a plane? Answer: The presence of any sort of connectivity that links mobile phones or electronic gadgets to having internet access or other kinds of access is usually prohibited while flying because it gets in the way of aircraft readings and mechanisms.

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The ban on cellphones and in-flight calls has been around since the introduction of mobile phones. In 1991, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ban on in-flight use of wireless devices and cellphones. The main reason, it said, was network interference with communications on the ground.

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International Airlines Permitting Voice Calls, Texting and Data
  • Aer Lingus. Long haul. — X. X.
  • Aeroflot. A320, A330, B777. X. X. X.
  • Air Asia. Select short-haul flights. X. X. X.
  • Air France. Select long haul B77-300. — X. X.
  • Azerbaijan Airlines. A320. X. X. X.
  • British Airways. A318. X. X. X.
  • EgyptAir. A330. X. X. X.
  • Emirates. Long haul to/from Dubai. X. X.


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However, for many the question remains – can you use Zoom on a plane? The answer is YES! You can use Zoom on an airplane, however your connection quality will vary depending on factors such as your airline, flight route and in-flight Wi-Fi options. Exactly how reliable is Zoom video conferencing on a plane, you wonder?

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