pendragginp: Airplane mode is only for when you're in flight. The FAA rules say that, if it's electronic, and you're either taking off or landing, the device needs to be off, period. And it's not the fault of the airlines. The FAA made that rule. Same with the "no phones while flying" rule. Although that one isn't because of any interference the phones might cause. It's to stop annoying cell phone users from driving everyone on the plane insane.
