Elevate your in-flight experience with our best tech-swap suggestions. You’ll thank us at 30,000 feet
Going on a long-haul flight? You might need these travel gadgets and accessories in your arsenal. Here are our top picks:
LEAVE: The neck-wrenching pillow from duty free
TAKE: Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
The perfect, ergonomic way to ensure sleeping on a flight is not a pain in the neck. The fact that it’s adjustable means you’ll snooze soundly whatever your height or build. Available for $99 on KrisShop.
LEAVE: AirPods
TAKE: Sony’s WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions, they also have a detachable cable so you can plug in and watch movies without the buzz of engine hum (or crying baby) on the red eye. Available for $356.88 on KrisShop.
LEAVE: Your old portable charger
TAKE: Anker Power Bank
Capable of fully charging a MacBook from 0% with juice to spare, it can also boost phones and handhelds multiple times. The fear of being on low battery come touchdown will be a thing of the past. Available for $146 on KrisShop.
LEAVE: Your health to chance
TAKE: Oura Ring 4
The easy way to track health data – sleep, stress, activity – on your travels. Flying can put us all out of our usual routines and keeping your levels as normal as possible when you’re crossing continents is essential. Available for USD$349 on their website.
LEAVE: Nintendo Switch
TAKE: The Steam Deck OLED
The ultimate portable gaming PC that chews through big-budget classics like Cyberpunk 2077. Its battery and large storage capacity mean you can play dozens of games easily at altitude. Available for USD$549 on their website.
Written by: Sam White
