While travel is easily the most exciting experience a person can have, flying is not always the most comfortable part of the trip—unless of course, you can afford the luxuries of first-class. For the rest of us mere mortals in economy-seating, there’s a bit of compromise that comes with the hours of transatlantic transport. Fortunately, we’ve discovered a number of ingenious travel products that can ease this less than glamorous part of your adventure. Bon voyage!
15. The ultimate travel cord roll for all of your electronic accessories.
Encouraging Review: “Great handy product. Great for travel. I purchased one for me and my boyfriend.” – DMP
Get it on Uncommon Goods for $20.00
14. Two pairs of pressure-reducing earplugs to help with long flights.
Encouraging Review: “Used these earplugs on all takeoffs and landings of the international and domestic flights taken on a two-week trip to Europe. Worked great!” – DCinKC
Get it on Amazon for $10.00
13. This multi-angle stand for watching movies on your smartphone or tablet.
Encouraging Review: “Solid and designed well. My iPad is very stable on this stand. Very happy with this and you will be too if this is what you are looking for.” – TN
Get it on Amazon for $9.99
12. A super portable backup charger to keep you from running out of power in the air.
Encouraging Review: “I bought a couple of these a while ago and now I’m picking up a couple more as gifts. Anyone who has a smartphone should have one.” – Happy Customer
Get it on Amazon for $19.99
11. This memory foam travel pillow that perfectly contours to your neck and shoulder for comfortable side sleeping.
Encouraging Review: “This is a great travel pillow. It saved my neck while riding the Greyhound for 11 hours and provided comfortable sleep. I’m sure it would also work great on a plane.” – ht123
Get it on Bed Bath & Beyond for $29.99
10. A foldable water bottle to keep you hydrated when the drink cart takes forever.
Encouraging Review: “Have used this for traveling for multiple years (approx 40-50 flights per year). Fantastic and versatile. Purchased replacement as left the last one onboard an aircraft!” – Mr. H
Get it on Amazon for $11.25
9. A pack of mini travel toothbrushes with toothpaste to keep your breath fresh through every flight.
Encouraging Review: “Love these! I put them in my purse to use as a quick freshening after a flight, before I meet someone, etc!” – Catherine L. Newlin
Get it on Amazon for $4.42
8. This portable travel footrest that’s easy to hang on your tray table.
Encouraging Review: “I love this product! Being that I’m 5′ tall my feet don’t hit the floor when on a plane. This footrest saved my legs and feet from falling asleep on a 9 hr flight to France. Thanks for selling on Amazon!” – Amazon Customer
Get it on Amazon for $7.00
7. A cozy microfleece travel blanket to keep you nice and warm during the flight.
Encouraging Review: “I bought this travel blanket for my daughter’s trip to Europe. This is not a thick heavy blanket. It is designed to pack without taking up a lot of room or adding weight to your luggage/carry-on. Nevertheless, it is soft and warm. My daughter used it on the plane and trains as a blanket or pillow as needed. I liked it so much that I bought 2 to keep in my car.” – KKS
Get it on Amazon for $10.97
6. A pack of 100 hand sanitizing wipes for all those germy surfaces on-board.
Encouraging Review: “Very convenient packaging. Easy to keep in my purse and use around the house. I love having these for air travel to wipe down the gross tray tables.” – SCheng
Get it on Amazon for $8.99