If you're flying on a plane with seatback screens and in-flight entertainment, you can easily listen to music while preserving the battery life on your phone. Seatback screens will usually include some sort of music streaming service, but that depends on the airline and country.
By default, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled in airplane mode—you can't make calls, but you can listen to music, play games, watch videos, and use other apps that don't require network or phone connections.
After years of being told to turn off your electronic devices during airplane takeoffs and landings, you'll finally be able to use them (MP3 players included), as was revealed in a new announcement by the FAA (via CNN)…
Generally, you can't use cellular service for any purpose while on a plane, as interference from cellular tower signals can impact aircraft instrumentation and create safety issues.
Apple Music has a built-in feature for downloading music offline. On your phone or tablet, tap and hold the specific playlist, song, or album you'd like to enjoy on your flight. Then, hit the “Add to Library” button.
If you are a Spotify Premium user, then you can download Spotify music directly to the Spotify app on your portable device. That way to can listen to downloaded Spotify music without an internet connection or airplane wi-fi.
Use your personal electronic devices from gate to gate Customers can use their personal electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode, for the duration of each flight, providing uninterrupted access to work and entertainment.
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. Forbes reported, “If you don't put your phone on airplane mode during a flight, your phone will probably annoy a few pilots and air traffic controllers.”
According to Travel and Leisure, there has never been a crash due to a phone not being in airplane mode. It's more of a courtesy to make sure that there isn't distracting interference. Even though the plane won't crash, it's important to switch your phone to airplane mode.
“Be sure your actions do not negatively impact those around you when you're on a plane,” she says. “This means wearing headphones when listening to music, viewing a movie or watching a show. This also means you should restrain yourself from singing, humming or whistling along to music only you can hear.
The short answer is yes, but not always.
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.
And right during take-off an landing, disaster happens for seconds. In flight you will have time to remove your earphones and figure out what is going on around you. You can wearing headphones throughout the flight. There is no rule against it.
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.
Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled. You may use the Wi-Fi connection on your device if the plane has an installed Wi-Fi system and the airline allows its use.”
Inflight Wi-Fi. Upgraded, high-speed Wi-Fi is available to buy on select domestic flights. Browse the internet, check emails and stream video services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO faster than ever before. To see what's on your flight, check your boarding pass or online ahead of time.
As a rule, no. There's no device that's regularly installed on airplanes that can figure out how many phones, tablets, e-readers or other kinds of device are on in the cabin. Also, as a rule, flight attendants are not psychic and do not have x-ray vision.
Put your device into airplane mode before takeoff. Open the Netflix app and select the downloaded content you want to watch. Enjoy your movie or show without the need for an internet connection!
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.
Mobile phones must be placed in flight mode, once the last aircraft door has been closed. Mobile phones can continue to be used in flight mode until you arrive at your destination.
Enthusiast. Portable electronic equipment such as laptop computers (including WiFi and Bluetooth enabled devices), PDAs (without mobile phones), personal music (for example, iPods) and electronic game devices may be used when the aircraft seat belt sign is extinguished after take-off and until the top of descent.
Most airlines note that there is a chance that radio signals sent out from an electronic device could interfere with one or more of an aircraft's important systems, such as sensors that help the aircraft's instruments communicate with one another, navigation equipment, collision-avoidance equipment, and other forms of ...
Use Music-on-Demand apps
Music-on-Demand apps like Musify, Soundcloud Go, and Tidal offer the ability to choose and download music for offline playback. You can find and store specific songs or whole albums and listen even with no Internet connection.
Before you depart your flight, download the Netflix app on your phone (available on Android, IOS, or Windows) because you can only download movies to watch offline if you have the app. Typing “netflix.com” in your browser won't allow you to download movies and shows.