19 Products That'll Make Sitting On A Long Flight So Much More Bearable
A genius airplane window tray (if you're a window seat kind of traveler) that you can use to hold your drinks, headphones, etc., if you hate keeping the seat back tray down or want to use it for something else like setting up your laptop and playing The Sims 4.
An ultra-supportive neck pillow to make the whole "falling asleep while sitting upright" thing possible (and comfy). Is there any better way to pass the time on a plane than with a nice long nap? I don't think so.
Or an inflatable travel pillow with a genius design that provides support for your head and arms so dozing off while en route to your destination will be comfy as can be.
A Kindle Paperwhite to ensure your favorite reads and books on your TBR list are readily available midair without having to waste precious room in your carry-on/personal item lugging big novels.
An acupressure anti-nausea wristband that claims to ward off motion sickness and nausea, minus the drowsiness side effect found in most nausea medications.
A pair of noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones because this super comfy over-the-ear option delivers great sound AND may just help drown out the crying baby a few rows back.
An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter so you can connect your wireless earbuds to the airplane entertainment system. Watching your favorite shows/movies with clear sound is a heck of a lot better than the static that comes with the junk headphones the airline tries to sell you.
A pair of compression socks for potentially bringing sweet relief to feet that tend to swell during air travel.
A pack of EarPlanes — earplugs designed to help ease the pain that comes with the sudden pressure change during takeoff. These are also great if you're driving to a destination at high altitude or if you're simply just trying to drown out the sound of a crying baby so you can sleep.
A seat-back organizer great if the thought of putting your personal belongings like glasses, drinking bottles, and tech items into the provided seat back pouch makes you squirm.
A contoured sleep mask you're gonna be really happy you have with you next time you're on a flight and it's too bright to attempt to take a nap because the person next to the window refuses to close it. How's that for planning ahead?
A Nintendo Switch Lite, because trust us when we say you'll get so invested in building your perfect Animal Crossing island and befriending all of the adorable villagers that you'll forget you're even on a plane until the wheels hit the tarmac at your final destination.
An inflatable footrest for making your next flight the comfiest one yet. So comfy you might actually somewhat *enjoy* flying? PS — if you're traveling with kiddos, this can help turn their airplane seat into a bed.
A phone mount so you can watch your favorite downloaded shows/movies on your flight — because sometimes the airline doesn't offer your comfort characters on their entertainment menu or worse...there's no television at all.
A freezable snack box because traveling when you are a picky eater (or traveling with one) or have allergies can be quite stressful. This lovely pouch makes it easy to bring your favorite snacks along with you.
A set of water paint pads that'll keep any kiddos you're traveling with entertained and happy on the journey. Let's face it, bringing little ones on a plane when you're already restless enough yourself about flying is no easy feat.
A travel blanket and pillow set that's truly a genius solution for cozying up en route to your next destination. All you have to do is unzip the pillow and remove the fleece blanket that neatly fits inside it when you're ready to snuggle up. Plus, you can either slide it over the handle of your carry-on OR use the included carabiner to clip it to your backpack or duffel.
Or a shawl wrap light enough to be worn as a scarf and cozy enough to enjoy as a blanket en route to your destination.
A pack of compressed towelettes ready to expand with just water! These are a great option if you find yourself in a pickle in the airplane bathroom or if you or your little ones eat a messy snack/spill a sticky drink mid-flight.
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