Is it OK to use wireless earbuds on a plane?

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bluetooth headphones and other wireless devices are allowed during all phases of the flight, as long as they are in aeroplane mode. In general, you can use your trusty wireless Bluetooth headphones on planes. Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.



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In the United States, it's required to switch your phone to airplane mode. But it's not because the plane will crash if you don't. According to Smarter Travel, by not turning your phone onto airplane mode, your phone will attempt to make connections with the cell towers around it.

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Why are airplane passengers asked to put their phones in airplane mode? Per the FAA website's Safety Information page, “The FCC and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled.

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When you first turn on your Android phone's Airplane mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off. You can change this setting to keep your wireless connections on, so you stay connected to devices like your smartwatch or Bluetooth earbuds.

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Indeed, some flights feature apps that allow passengers to access media from devices and laptops, in which case your Bluetooth headphones will do just fine, but not all airplanes have this. So, you'll want to make sure your headphones have the option of using a headphone jack.

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QUICK ANSWER You can use AirPods on a plane by turning on Airplane mode on your phone to deactivate its cellular radio. Then turn on Bluetooth to connect your AirPods for uninterrupted enjoyment during your flight.

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Bluetooth devices, such as wireless keyboards or headphones, can be used during the flight but must be switched off for taxi, take-off and landing.

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I'm traveling on 787 TUI Dreamliner plane, I hope this is helpful. Yes you can use your own headphones but you might need an adapter. Please purchase and adapter prior to travel.

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