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PhrasesOn the PlanePosso usare il telefono durante il volo?
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Posso usare il telefono durante il volo?

Can I use my phone during the flight?

Pronunciation

du-RAN-te — stress on second syllable. 'Volo' is VO-lo.

When to use it

When you want to use your smartphone and are unsure about the rules.

What it means

'Durante' (during) + noun is the standard way to talk about actions in a time frame. 'Posso usare' (can I use) is the permission request. Most airlines now allow phones in flight mode during the flight, and some offer in-flight Wi-Fi.

Variations

Devo mettere il telefono in modalità aereo?

Do I have to put my phone in airplane mode?

Yes — required during take-off and landing on most airlines

C'è il Wi-Fi a bordo?

Is there Wi-Fi on board?

Available on many long-haul and some medium-haul flights

Posso usare il tablet per guardare film?

Can I use my tablet to watch films?

Personal devices are welcome once in flight mode

Mini Dialogue

— Posso usare il telefono durante il volo? — Sì, ma deve essere in modalità aereo. — C'è il Wi-Fi a bordo? — Sì, costa otto euro per il volo. Ecco le istruzioni. — Grazie. Accetto carte di credito? — Sì, direttamente dal suo dispositivo.

— Can I use my phone during the flight? — Yes, but it must be in airplane mode. — Is there Wi-Fi on board? — Yes, it costs eight euros for the flight. Here are the instructions. — Thank you. Do you accept credit cards? — Yes, directly from your device.

Cultural Note

EU regulations require phones to be in airplane mode during flights. Since 2023, some EU airlines allow 5G connectivity via satellite, with calls permitted on certain routes. ITA Airways and other carriers offer in-flight Wi-Fi on long-haul flights. In-flight Wi-Fi is sold in time packages or for the full flight.