A NEW travel hack has gone viral on TikTok but could spell danger in real life – here’s why you should never try it.
In a new TikTok post, one man shared with his 11,000 followers how they could capture video of their plane taking off and landing.
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First. the TikToker instructed his followers to place their iPhones in time-lapse mode.
Then, users were advised to place their iPhones behind their lowered window shade before takeoff.
After landing, the content creator said users could remove their phones to “check out the results.”
The reel, which was 12-seconds long, implored TikTok users to “try this cool trick next time you’re flying.”
However, travelers are being warned to not try this ‘iPhone hack’ as it’s dangerous and not allowed on most airlines.
It is standard regulation for the blinds to be up during take-off and landing for several reasons.
For starters, if there is an emergency, it’s important for the crew to actually be able to see into the aircraft.
Similarly, it helps passengers spot emergency exits and assess dangers outside of the plane.
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This makes sense as takeoff and landing are the most dangerous parts of any flight.
Many commenters under the TikTik post, which has garnered tens of thousands of likes since going live, acknowledged this.
“Keeping the shades down during the take-off is not allowed,” one user named Helena said.
“Lol, blinds have to be up during take-off and landing,” another TikToker added.
Meanwhile, some users pointed out other concerns with the hack such as potentially forgetting or overheating your device.
“I did that but my phone overheated, shut down, and didn’t save the video,” @IHTFY noted.
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