When you’re sitting on a plane waiting for takeoff, your airline pilot may make a “ding” sound mid-flight, but what does that sound actually mean?
In a viral video with nearly 10 million views, an American Airlines pilot shared insight into what these mysterious “dents” are.
The pilot, who is known as Captain Steve on TikTok and posts under the handle @captainsteeeve, shared a video in which he discusses the meaning of “sound” and the importance of the number of times a sound is made.
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“So you’re sitting in the back seat of a plane and you hear (a sound). And you think, hmm, is that a random sound or is there some purpose behind that sound? ” Captain Steve is heard saying in the video.
“Well, the answer is yes.”
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The pilot told the crew he chimed three separate times during the flight, and each chime had its own meaning.
The first thing a solo passenger hears is when the plane taxis away, followed immediately by an announcement for the flight attendants to prepare for departure.
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“Shortly after that, we get clearance to take off, and once we get on the runway and we’re cleared to take off, we signal by turning the ‘no smoking’ sign on and off,” the pilot said. .
“That’s their last warning. Sit down. We’ll be taking off soon.”


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Then, as it passed 10,000 feet, it chimed again to alert the crew that it was safe to stand up and begin operations.
The third and final “ding” sound occurs when the plane descends.
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Captain Steve said that as the plane descended from 10,000 feet, he rang the final chime and told the flight attendants, “We only have a few minutes to get everything cleaned up and cleaned up, because it’s almost here.” Land now. ”
Social media users shared their personal thoughts behind the meaning of “noise” in the comments section, with many admitting that they didn’t know there was a specific reason for the noise.


The second ding during flight means the aircraft has passed 10,000 feet and flight attendants can begin servicing the entire cabin. (St. Petersburg)
One user commented, “I thought it had nothing to do with me.”
Another TikTok creator said, “I thought it was someone asking for the services of a flight attendant. The more I learned about it, the more I learned.”
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“This is another nerve-wracking flyer. I’m grateful to know this! I totally associate those dents with ‘seatbelts!! They’re about to rattle!!'” said one user. the person added.
Some were surprised to learn that the “ding” sound coming from the pilot was caused by the “no smoking” sign turning on and off.


TikTok users were surprised to hear a “chime” sound when the pilot turned on and off the “No Smoking” sign. (St. Petersburg)
“If it were as advanced as an airplane, you would think there would be a designated ding switch labeled ‘ding,'” another person commented.
Apparently, not all “dents” are the same. Depending on the airline, the chime and the number of consecutive chimes a passenger hears may have different meanings.
A pilot from a major airline gave more insight into what the different ‘sounds’ mean for flying.
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“Each airline uses the feature differently, but they similarly use announcements to prepare flight attendants for takeoff and landing,” said a pilot who asked to not be named for privacy reasons. told FOX News Digital.


The meaning of “ding” varies depending on the airline. (St. Petersburg)
She said the airline she works for has a “double chime” button that is sent to the flight crew as a way to let them know it’s time for a “10,000 foot announcement.”
This briefing also serves as a notice to flight attendants that they may stand up.
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The pilot also stated that the captain used a second double chime to warn the crew that landing was near and they needed to return to their jump seats immediately.
A pilot for another major airline flying in the United States told Fox News Digital that “sound” is just one means of communication.


Depending on the airline, the chime or number of rings may have different meanings. (St. Petersburg)
“Most of the time, we ring the intercom on the plane and communicate directly, trying to communicate as clearly as possible,” the pilot said.
Although different ding sounds appear in different ways, the purpose behind the noise is to keep everyone safe.
“I am very impressed with our safety culture,” he continued.
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“We are encouraged to be proactive in protecting passengers and cabin crew from injury caused by turbulence.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to TikTok pilot Captain Steve for comment.