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Unless you are blessed enough to live the first-class lifestyle, air travel is not a glamorous endeavor. Catching a plane across the country can consist of many horrors, including, but not limited to, crying infants, restricted access to entertainment and electricity, and the dreaded claustrophobia of a center seat.
We can’t make luxury plane tickets affordable overnight, but if you’re a regular traveler looking to add a bit of comfort to your trip, there are steps you can take to ensure that your next one will be more pleasant than your last. Below is a collection of items to help make all future flights much more comfortable.
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A pair of noise-cancelling headphones
On a crowded flight populated with toddlers, noise-cancelling headphones are a saving grace. Instead of the constant lull of the engines, with anonymous cries calling out above them, your travel can be soundtracked by Beethoven, The Beatles, Beastie Boys, or any other artist you desire. Your sanity is worth it.
Bose QuietComfort 25, $299, available at Amazon.
A neck pillow
The Cabeau pillow is made of memory foam and sits comfortably around your neck while seated upright. It’s designed with a slim back so that your neck can still sit flush with your headrest if you are leaning back. For those of you who tend to have your chin fall forward while sleeping upright, you can also swivel the pillow around and provide yourself a chin-rest, and save your self from an aching neck when you wake up.
Cabeau Evolution Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow, $39.99, available at Amazon.
A portable battery
Nothing is worse than running out of battery for your iPhone or Kindle with three hours left on a cross-country flight. Save yourself from the shame of attempting the crossword in last month’s issue of “SkyMall” and invest in a portable battery. You’ll be able to play Angry Birds or listen to podcasts your whole flight through.
Anker PowerCore 20100 Portable Charger, $39.80, available at Amazon.
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