Airplane mode

Tracking a new era in air travel.

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Airplane Mode: An Odd and Unsettling New Era in Air Travel

Elbow-to-elbow seating, oversized comfort pets, midcabin standoffs — and passengers armed with their smartphones.

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Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 02:38 PM
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