Is it rude to talk during a flight?

Overall, 83 percent of travelers agreed that saying hello and giving a smile to your neighbor is acceptable and appropriate when taking a flight. Among respondents in the U.S., what should be discussed was a big concern, and 42 percent said it's unacceptable to share personal stories.



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Keep your voice down, unless you're putting in a drink order
A plane is not a private place. It's shared, similar to a doctor's office or a museum. Keep that in mind when talking, and use a hushed voice over a booming one to respect the travelers around you.

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You'll never be able to predict the outcome of reaching out to someone, but the worst that could happen is an awkward flight. Genuine human connections are rare and very needed nowadays, so I always recommend braving a conversation if you are amenable.

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The law. According to 47 CFR § 22.925, the FCC does not allow you to operate a cell phone while airborne. What is this? Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground).

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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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In aviation, the rule of three or 3:1 rule of descent is a rule of thumb that 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of travel should be allowed for every 1,000 feet (300 m) of descent.

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While air travelers aren't quite as peeved by these behaviors, other annoying habits include removing your shoes (23.59 percent), flirting (21.89 percent), getting out of your seat too often (19.95 percent), utilizing overhead bin space too far from your seat (18.12 percent), being overly affectionate with your partner ...

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Pilots can talk to other pilots and air traffic controllers that are on the same frequency. Pilots will relay radio messages for air traffic control, advise other pilots of weather or turbulence ahead, or when operating in remote areas will liaise with one another when no air traffic control is available.

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  1. First contact begins after you've sat down.
  2. Takeoff is the perfect time for a lull in the conversation. There's no need to force the conversation. ...
  3. Don't interrupt the other person's activity or movie. ...
  4. Be on your best behavior. ...
  5. It's not a good time to ask for a number once the plane hits the ground.


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We call it The Flight First Rule. And it's exactly what it sounds like. Instead of deciding on the dates of your trip before booking your flights, flip that familiar script on its head and start by searching for flights, letting the price guide you to the cheapest dates possible.

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Back in 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that cellphones could interfere with screens used by pilots flying Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777 airplanes. Boeing discovered the problem earlier in screens made by Honeywell. Airlines weren't ordered to immediately replace these screens.

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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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Pruchnicki added that the Federal Communications Commission has found that cellphones that aren't in flight mode can overload the networks on the ground, especially during takeoff and landing as they try to connect to multiple towers at once.

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