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> Does anyone here have a basis that could explain this bold statement ?

It's just wrong. On iPhones, Airplane Mode turns off all radios except Bluetooth.

WiFi still remains on, no?

By default the WiFi system is turned off, but you can turn it back on individually. If you want to connect to an in-flight system for watching shows, as an example.

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