Can you text in airplane mode?
No, you cannot text or receive text messages (SMS) in Airplane Mode. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, your cellular service is disabled, which means that a traditional SMS message won’t go through.
However, if you enable Wi-Fi in your settings and connect to a Wi-Fi network while your phone is in airplane mode, you will be able to send texts through messaging apps that rely on Wi-Fi, such as iMessage, WhatsApp, Hushed, or Messenger.
So, while you will not be able to send regular SMS messages while on Airplane Mode, your device will still be able to communicate if you stick to internet-based messages when Wi-Fi is available.