Last year alone, more than ten million people from Germany (aged 14 and over) booked a private flight. This is based on current statistics. In fact, the mode of transport is very popular among travelers who want to spend their holidays on another continent. The duration on board is correspondingly long – and unfortunately not very comfortable, especially in Economy Class. To make your stay as pleasant as possible before and during the trip, you can use helpful airplane gadgets.
The space on the plane is significantly limited for each passenger. There is a fold-down table, but this also offers little space for food and drinks, magazines or electronic accessories such as smartphones. Here is a mobile phone holder for airplanes including 360 degree rotation. It is suitable for smartphones of different sizes.
If you want to sleep on the plane, you usually have to do it sitting down on short journeys. Here, investing in an ergonomic neck pillow made of soft memory foam can make sense to support the head and relieve the spine. It is best to choose a foldable model that can be stowed more easily in or on the luggage.
From chattering people sitting next to you to whirring turbine noises: the background noise in a plane is usually extremely loud for the entire duration. If you just want to block out all ambient noise, special aircraft ear protection is ideal. It also serves to relieve possible ear pain when taking off or landing.
When you go on holiday with luggage, you usually only have one hand free at the airport. Usually none at all with children. With a practical suitcase cup holder with three separate pockets (for e.g. your phone or passports), you have the option of carrying two different drinks with you at the same time – no matter whether hot or cold. The material is foldable and washable.
Do you know that too? You are packing your suitcase for the upcoming vacation and realize that half of your clothes do not fit in the luggage, even though you would not exceed the maximum total weight of the suitcase. Here it can be helpful to use so-called compression bags including a hand pump. This saves you up to 80 percent storage space (according to the manufacturer).
The idea is so simple: If you can’t sleep on the plane due to the surrounding light sources or even in the middle of the day, you would do well to pack a well-fitting blackout mask. It is best to choose a thin, skin-friendly model that fits tight enough so that no ray of light can shine through. A pair of earplugs are included in this set.
It is not uncommon for suitcases to get lost during a flight. Either they end up at the wrong holiday destination – or someone else accidentally put the luggage in their pockets because it looks so similar to their own. In order to clearly identify the suitcase, it makes sense to attach a waterproof tag (including name and address).
Would you like to have your own duvet with you on a long-haul flight, but you can’t take it with you because of its size? Alternatively, try this lightweight travel blanket made of soft flannel fleece, which – when folded – can also be used as a pillow. It fits in any hand luggage and is an ideal airplane gadget.
There are still regulations for liquid containers in hand luggage. In this set you will find six waterproof, leak-proof and reusable travel bags with a zip and handle, which will easily survive any airport security check. The material consists of 100 percent recyclable EVA material and is free of plastic, PVC and BPA.
This gadget is also suitable for long (or short) flights. The mobile footrest is attached to the front seat using special straps and is height-adjustable. The whole purpose is that you can put your feet or calves on it and relax. This is especially useful for people with short legs who don’t touch the ground when seated.
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