Paul Rudd blasts airplane mode as ‘nonsense’ in hilarious podcast flight rant
Paul Rudd recently expressed his views on airplane mode during an episode of the podcast 'Therapuss.' He described the rule as 'nonsense' and questioned various airline etiquette practices. Rudd's comments sparked a lighthearted debate about common airline rules among travelers.
- ▪Paul Rudd criticized the airplane mode rule during a podcast appearance.
- ▪He believes the rule is unnecessary and stems from concerns about radio frequencies.
- ▪The Federal Aviation Administration mandates that devices be in airplane mode to prevent interference with cockpit communications.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:10:28 -0400 |
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Entertainment Paul Rudd blasts airplane mode as ‘nonsense’ in hilarious podcast flight rant By Kelly McGreal, Fox News Published June 1, 2026, 12:10 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Originally Published by: 'Off Campus' star Ella Bright addresses age concerns over intimate scenes in provocative series Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concert hours before showtime on doctor's orders Mackenzie Phillips says she and Valerie Bertinelli drank wine, did cocaine during sitcom breaks Actor Paul Rudd sparked a lighthearted debate about airline etiquette after calling airplane mode “nonsense” during a recent podcast appearance.
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