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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

What do the mysterious ‘dings’ mean on a plane? An American Airlines pilot explains hidden meaning

Captain Steve Scheibner says the noises are his way of communicating with the cabin crew - (CaptainSteeeve/TikTok)

Have you ever wondered what that ‘ding’ sound is that echoes in the cabin throughout a flight, making some unnerved flyers suddenly look up and around to check if everything is okay?

Well, the dings are not usually something passengers need to be concerned with, as one American Airlines pilot has explained.

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