Have you ever wondered what items and gadgets you could pack that could make your long flights less annoying?
Life has been made so much easier by the use of gadgets and items that have made certain tasks ready in a couple of minutes or even seconds! And this trend has been going on for a long time, and it has become a staple that we look for things that can make our lives easier and more comfortable, no matter the setting in which we are.
In the end, why wouldn’t we? Researchers, scientists, and engineers keep coming up with the latest technology no matter what we do, and we should find the products and gadgets that are going to help us and be the best fit for us. And when it comes to flying for long periods, we need all the help we can get!
When you have to fly for over 3 hours, it already becomes quite uncomfortable, and when you add to that a red-eye flight or a transatlantic one, you need to make sure that you can bring all the comfort you can with you. While some people can afford to spend more money and fly in business or first class in order to be more comfortable, most of us prefer to save that money for the trip and end up flying in economy.
That’s where I come in! In order to make sure that you know all the options you have for the most comfortable flight there is, I have brought you all of our top recommendations so that you and your friends and family can know what to pack! From smaller items that will make all the difference to wearable items and devices, keep reading to discover what will make those long flights more bearable!
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A power bank
You have probably guessed this gadget already, but let’s be honest! You cannot travel without a generously sized power bank, especially if you end up being stuck in the air for hours on end. These nifty devices have started to get smaller, slimmer, and less heavy than they were a few years ago, and depending on what you want to do with them, they can be used to charge more phones, a tablet, and even headphones if it gets to that point.
You may be thinking that most long flights have charging ports on the chairs or even plugs, but has it ever happened to you that these were not available or broken? Because it has happened to me, and believe me when I tell you, if I hadn’t bought a book before boarding, I would have been lost. Since then, I have never neglected to bring along a fully charged power bank on all the flights I have been on!
When it comes to gadgets, I always make sure that when I arrive at my destination with a fully charged phone or an almost charged one, nothing can take me by surprise!
A tablet
Since we talked about how to keep gadgets charged, let’s talk about one of the gadgets you should not leave at home if you already have one. And that device is a tablet! Not only can you watch or read things on your tablet that you actually enjoy, but you won’t have to rely on the in-flight entertainment system. Many things can go wrong with those systems and one of them also includes the possibility that your long flight does not have that option!
Sure, you can watch or read on your phone, but we all know that it is more enjoyable to do those things on a bigger screen. Not to mention, we do not travel with a big laptop or any laptop, and having a bigger device like a tablet with us instead could end up being the biggest lifesaver if you need to do some work, look over some paperwork, or even if you have to sign some papers and send them over in a hurry!
Moreover, if you travel with smaller members of the family, the selection for them on the entertainment systems is not the best, and it is better to make sure that you have a gadget that will keep them entertained for a little before they can doze off for a while. An entertained child means fewer complaints from other passengers if they get bored and start to hit the chair in front of them or even start crying. Don’t hide from it; we have all been there when traveling with a small child, and this gadget is a great last resort to have on hand!
A good pair of headphones
In fact, if you’re going to be listening to music or watching anything on any other gadget you have with you, you are going to need a good audio system. Not only will they be amazing when it comes to blocking out all the sounds around you, but they will also help you sleep better if you are bothered by noises. Sometimes I do not even turn on the music I have saved on my phone because my in-ear headphones are doing a great job at keeping away all the sounds and helping me get some peace and quiet.
What’s more, if you are going to be listening to music or watching anything on any other gadget you have with you, you are going to need a good audio system. Planes are generally a bit noisy and when you have a couple tens of people in the same metal flying box, there are bound to be murmurs and noises around you, even if people are going to sleep. Should I mention the crying children or snoring people that could be around you?
If you’re a frequent flyer or an avid traveler that also takes long flights, you should invest in a high-quality pair of headphones. That way you get to block out any unwanted noises and create your own oasis on the plane, while also making sure they will be comfortable for prolonged flights!
Bluetooth pairing device
Since we talked about audio gadgets, I have to mention the elephant in the room! Most of the aircraft are quite old and they do not have Bluetooth technology installed. They still rely on the good old jack headphones if you want to use their entertainment system and since most of our gadgets have started to lose that option, you may end up having to use the airplane provided headphones if you are unlucky!
The truth is, not many in-flight entertainment systems are that new that you can connect your wireless headphones to it and if that is your only pair, you are out of luck if you want to watch the newest blockbuster for free on the plane. However, I got just the gadget that is going to help you! You can get a Bluetooth pairing device!
These tiny little gadgets are amazing when it comes to planes, as they can be connected with the jack to the console and then you can connect your headphones through them! It’s pretty genius if you ask us and they are definitely going to save you from a headache and a boring flight.
What’s more, it is a small gadget and you can test it beforehand to make sure that it works on your flight.
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