Plane tickets are expensive as hell.
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Don’t even get me started on upgrading to business or first class.
So, what’s the average traveler to do? Suffer in an ever-shrinking economy seat and try to ignore the chaos around them?
That’s probably a good start. I’d also suggest buying these travel accessories, which have been proven to make long-haul flights more comfortable.
These products will get you through difficult flights of all stripes, letting you de-board the plane feeling relatively refreshed. (Or at least like you weren’t just hit by a car.)
Best of all, you can purchase all items on this list from Amazon without spending more than $100. That’s Black Friday magic in action, baby.
Welcome to the lesser-known world of savvy, cheap travel.
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They’re affordable, they’re highly rated, and they’re going to make your long-haul flight more comfortable.
- The sleep solution that lets you conk out on any flight: SARISUN Wrap-Around Head Pillow or Turtl Travel Pillow
- The foot hammock that lets you get comfortable: FEIMINI 2-Pack Foot Rest
- The spa-level eye mask that I almost want to gate-keep: BeHoomi Lavender Eye Mask
Travel accessories for better flights: comfort, posture, and relaxation
SARISUN Wrap-Around Head Pillow or Turtl Travel Pillow
Sleeping on flights is notoriously awful because of those small, rigid plane seats. Getting comfortable is almost impossible—but not nearly as difficult as maintaining your posture. If you want to get some shut-eye and wake up feeling refreshed, I have two suggestions: a wrap-around head or neck pillow.
The SARISUN Wrap-Around Head Pillow wraps around your headrest and covers your eyes, acting like a dual eye mask and pillow. It’s taken the travel world by storm thanks to a few high-profile reviews from frequent flyers. It’s tried, it’s tested, and it’s here to stay.
That being said, the one drawback of the SARISUN is that it covers your eyes. You need to un-strap yourself to look around. Most importantly, you can’t use my favorite flight product, the BeHoomie Lavender Mask (below).
If you’re hellbent on using an eye mask of your own, then the Turtl Travel Pillow is another great choice. This option wraps around your neck, letting you adjust a rigid panel to keep your neck up-right. It’s been around longer than wrap-around head pillows and is backed by scientific studies. You won’t go wrong with either.
This footrest functions as a foot hammock, letting you recline, cross your legs, and otherwise get comfortable however you see fit. While it won’t give you any more space to work on a plane, it’ll give you more ways to sink into your seat. On top of that, it’ll help you negotiate a lack of space when the passenger in front of you reclines their seat.
Let’s start with the drawback here because there’s only one: BeHoomi masks are disposable. But that single use will have a huge impact on your flight, especially if you’re prone to feeling nervous and restless.
The BeHoomi Eye Mask comes in a range of scents, from lavender to jasmine. The scented eye masks have warming features that start once you open the pack and last for around 30 minutes. Not only do you have a spa-caliber eye mask with a calming scent, but that dash of moisture can also help you combat dry cabin air.
