To explain further, I have found mixed answers as to whether or not phones in airplane mode or that are shut off will receive the upcoming EAS. If they will receive it, will that impact the flight at all?
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Airplane mode is being phased out but it is still up to the airliners to decide. I would guess that most passengers do not have to put their phones in airplane mode now. Phones in airplane mode should not be able to receive EAS messages. And they will not receive any messages they have missed once they do turn off airplane mode. But if the airplane mode is off and the phone manages to connect to a tower on the ground then they will receive the EAS broadcast as normal. The airplane systems are designed to handle this. But it can be a bit annoying for the other passengers on the airplane.
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