The Apple Vision Pro is touted as a device for professionals on the go, among many other use cases. Whether it's getting work done on a private virtual MacBook display or watching 3D movies to pass the time on a flight, Apple's mixed reality headset promises a significant upgrade to the travel experience.

However, you can't always use Vision Pro on a moving plane as you would at home. Whether it's the dim cabin lighting or the natural turbulence of the aircraft, Apple has included a special mode in the Vision Pro designed for safe use of the headset while on the move.

Apple Vision Pro's Travel Mode is a setting that adapts the headset specifically for use during flight. In most cases, you will be automatically prompted to enable travel mode when you turn on your Apple Vision Pro from your airplane seat. Otherwise, it can be enabled or disabled from the visionOS Control Center.

For more information on the Apple Vision Pro's travel mode, as well as other guidelines for using Apple headsets on airplanes, please read the following.

The Apple Vision Pro's travel mode makes the headset suitable for use on airplanes. Consider. When you are sitting on a plane, you are almost constantly shaking. While this may not bother you much during the flight, with a 1.3 pound headset on, your eyes will have a hard time focusing on the display.

This is a big reason why Vision Pro tries to automatically detect that you are on the plane through the device sensors. In most cases, you should be prompted to turn on travel mode before opening the app. If you do not see this notification when you are on a plane, you can easily enable it from the Command Center.

In its description of Travel Mode, Apple does not specify how exactly this setting works, other than that it "adapts to the unique movements and environment of commercial air travel." However, our experience is that it keeps apps and windows more stationary, allowing you to continue working or watching a movie or program.

Most of the features are also available in Apple Vision Pro. The only thing you can't use is persona, and you probably won't FaceTim from the air. Also, if you want to use the accessibility features of the pointer control with your head, you will need to turn on travel mode before the plane takes off.

There are a few things to keep in mind when flying with the Apple Vision Pro. First, do not wear the headset during taxiing, takeoff, or landing. You should also remove the headset if you are exposed to turbulence or if you need to take a nap. Likewise, it is not recommended to leave the headset on when leaving your seat during the flight.

Due to the limited light and space available in your seat, the sensors in the headset cannot track your environment. Especially in low light, the headset cannot track your hand, so it is recommended that you clear the tray table and disable the enviroment during in-flight service and inflight meals.

It may take a few trips to learn to fly safely and comfortably with Vision Pro, but as long as you use the travel mode and observe etiquette, you should get the hang of it.