Is it safe to have Wi-Fi on on a plane?


Is it safe to have Wi-Fi on on a plane? Is airplane Wi-Fi safe/secure to use? Bryan says JetBlue's Wi-Fi is safe to use. If you want to be extra careful, though, consider that airplane Wi-Fi networks are essentially like public networks, and not like a private, password-protected network you might have at home.


Is it illegal to put a camera on your luggage at the airport?

Some viewers questioned if it was illegal to place a camera on your bag and record the baggage process. However, according to Flyertalk.com, surveillance cameras to protect your own property are not illegal in the US. This article was originally published on 09 May 2023.


Are there cameras on airlines?

Airplane cabins have cameras that are primarily used for safety and security reasons. Cameras can be placed outside the cockpit so pilots are aware of what's going on outside their cockpit door.


Can I pass my camera through airport security?

Yes, cameras can pass through airport security, to give the quick answer.


Can you use WhatsApp on a plane?

Can I text on an airplane? 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.


Are there cameras in plane bathrooms?

No, airplanes (commercial aviation) do not have cameras in the bathrooms, or as they are called, “lavatories”. That would be illegal. If your finger, “touches” the reflection of your finger, it only means that there isn't a layer of thick glass over the reflective material.


Can I use my phone on a plane to listen to music?

For the moment, the range of activities is still pretty limited. You can use your personal electronics — music players, tablets, e-readers and so on — during all phases of flight, but that comes with several caveats.


Can airlines tell if your phone is on?

Do pilots know if your phone isn't on airplane mode? Well, sort of. “The flight attendants or the pilots are not going to get an indicator that says 13A has their cell phone on,” Laurie says. “But if there's enough people that they still have it on, and they're encountering that interference, then, yes.”


Can you text on a plane?

Can I text on an airplane? 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.


Do planes block cell signal?

Despite the urgings of flight crews to turn off all phones or put them in airplane mode, cell phones can continue to work after a plane takes off, but only while in range of a cellular tower. Cell phones communicate through cell towers, which are located on the ground but can stretch hundreds of feet into the air.


What can I do on my phone on a plane?

You can listen to downloaded music, play games, write notes, view pictures, and do any other activities on your mobile device as long as they do not require an internet connection. An internet or cellular connection is only required for in-flight calls, video calls, online games, streaming, and text messaging.