

Human: Why do airlines make you put your phones on "airplane" mode when flying?

Assistant: 
There are two big reasons airlines want you to turn off your phones while flying.  First, the airplanes might fly over an area where radio transmissions might interfere with control signals to the airplane.  Second, they want to protect the privacy of everyone in the cabin.  So, it's a safety thing, and it's also a privacy thing.
Well, you might want to take your phone with you on your flight, but maybe you don’t want to pick up a call or receive a text while you’re sitting next to someone else.  