Everything that makes the AirPods Pro 2 our best Apple earbuds pick lends itself naturally to travel, from the buds' blissfully suppressive active noise cancellation to their lightweight fit and solid battery life.
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On an airplane, the AirPods Max is totally in its element. The AirPods Max wireless headphones offer best-in-class noise canceling with twenty hours of battery life. They provide excellent frequency response and great audio features.
That said, if your plane has TVs, you usually have to purchase headphones to hear anything — unless you have an AirFly adaptor. AirFly makes it easy to connect your AirPods or other wireless headphones via Bluetooth. Plug the device into the headphone jack, and AirFly automatically goes into pairing mode.
Quick Answer: Yes, AirPods work on planes and you can even use them during your flight. Airlines treat them no differently than wireless headphones. However, you should be aware of a few limitations. True wireless earbuds like Apple AirPods are great for work, home, and working out.
First, enable the Airplane Mode on your smartphone to disable its cellular radio. Next, remember to turn on your cellular Bluetooth to connect your AirPods. This way, your wireless connection won't interfere with the plane's communication systems, and you can listen to your media seamlessly.
Use AirPod covers to keep them from falling out if twisting them doesn't work. Purchase silicone slipcovers designed to fit over the AirPod earbuds. Stretch them over the earbuds before you place them in your ears to reduce the chances of an earbud falling out and getting lost.
And while the AirPods Pro have always been a favorite of mine on planes, some of the tweaks Apple made for the latest model make them especially great for a stress-free flight.
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.
Can I use Spotify on a plane? Yes, you can use Spotify on a plane without the internet. If you're not a premium user, you can't take any benefits from it. Download the playlist before you go somewhere through the flight.
Generally, noise cancellation works best with constant droning sounds like a plane engine rather than sharp sounds like voices, but the best noise-canceling headphones still do a good job of blocking these out to some degree.