Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

How do pilots communicate with the control center?

Pilots once communicated with the control room through speech alone, but thanks to modern technology, pilots can contact them through text, if preferred. This eliminates the possibility of miscommunications due to background noise or mumbling.

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