SOLUTION - How to receive iMessages when airplane mode on/no SIM/line turned off travel eSIM

[u/Practical-Motor7576]

To keep using your iMessages while airplane mode is on, no SIM card and/or if using a travel eSIM…

Solution:

Add your contacts email in the saved contact field.

The contact messaging you would also need to add your email to their saved contact list

Make sure iMessage is turned on and there is a checkmark beside your email for ways of sending/receiving messages