As you're sitting on the plane and waiting for takeoff, your airline pilot could activate a "ding" sound mid-flight — but what does that sound really mean? In a now-viral video garnering nearly 10 ...

A pilot demystifies the "ding" sound heard on airplanes. It's not an alarm, but a signal for the crew. One ding signifies takeoff clearance, another at 10,000 feet allows cabin service to begin, and ...

Passengers don't need to worry when they hear these sounds. The sudden dings and beeps on an aeroplane can be frightening and heart-pounding for anxious passengers. But according to a pilot, these ...