Airline seats feel more cramped as the years go by. Nosy seat neighbors seem interested in your life story just as you’re about to drift off. For long-haul flights, it takes real preparation to arrive at your destination rested and unscathed.
Whether or not you can spring for a business class upgrade, we’ve tracked down nine air travel upgrades to help your flight feel restorative and even spa-like, transporting you to that nebulous “better place.” Here are essentials for comfort, sleep and entertainment worth packing so your long-haul flight flies by.
Get more comfortable
Fitrell Compression Socks, Pack of Three
Fitrell
Compression Socks, Pack of Three
$14.99
Swap your usual fuzzy socks on your long-haul flight for these breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks, and you’ll be treating your feet and calves to much-needed support. “This type of footwear is designed to help with joint and muscle stiffness and avoid any blood pooling in your feet – all of which can happen if you sit still for too long on a plane,” according to travel expert Lydia Mansel.
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Fitrell
Compression Socks, Pack of Three
$14.99
Relispo Self-inflating Travel Seat Cushion
Relispo
Self-inflating Travel Seat Cushion
$26.99
Airline seats are hardly designed for comfort. For a little extra plushness, resort to our best-tested travel seat cushion with an inflatable air and foam construction. “As a frequent traveler, it’s nice to have a compact cushion I can take with me,” says tester Adam Doud of this compact option that packs seamlessly into the water bottle holder of his backpack.
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Relispo
Self-inflating Travel Seat Cushion
$26.99
Abib Mild pH Balancing Face Mask, 10-Pack
Abib
Mild pH Balancing Face Mask, 10-Pack
from $24
Women’s Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt
Athleta
Women’s Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt
$24.97
Choosing what to wear on a flight involves tons of “travel math” – do I have enough space in my carry-on? Will I need an extra layer in an over-air conditioned cabin? Luckily, Mansel picked the perfect plane staple to make the trip far cozier, and it’s now on final sale. “I tend to stick with sweats and loungewear in solid, neutral colors, like the Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt from Athleta,” she says of the sweatshirt that transcends trends and climates.
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Athleta
Women’s Forever Fleece Relaxed Crew Sweatshirt
$24.97
Get more entertained
Twelve South
AirFly SE
from $26.24
Get more sleep
Trtl
Travel Pillow
from $43.99
Mzoo
Luxury Sleep Mask
$29.99
Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Canceling Earbuds
Soundcore P30i by Anker
Noise Canceling Earbuds
from $27.99
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