I had never been able to sleep on a flight. I could doze a little, but no deep, restorative sleep. I have just returned from a trip to Ireland where I actually got good sleep both going and returning. I awoke on the way there to find the stewardess had lowered my tray table and put breakfast on it. I sit in an aisle seat and the food service didn’t wake me up. Coming home I actually missed out (again from my aisle seat) on the snack prior to landing. This great sleep was due to a gadget I bought on Amazon that has an eye mask and little pillow that straps to the seat’s headrest. I have seen comments that passengers have been told they couldn’t use it, but I had no issues on American. It does take up a bit more room in my under-the-seat personal item than I like, but is so worth the space to arrive rested. Oh, and my husband said I look goofy in it :)
SARISUN Travel Pillows for Airplanes, Stable Head Support, Travel Essential:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV5LZ3R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Posted by
Ohio
1718 posts
Hmm...I might try this!
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9827 posts
I saw a video where a person used a scarf to tie around their head and the headrest to do this kind of support.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2703 posts
This looked good until I read that the flight attendant may not allow you to use it as it attaches to the seat and could be a potential safety issue. It’s up to the flight attendant’s discretion whether you can use it or not. They may overlook it or maybe they won’t.
Posted by
Saint Paul, Minnesota
2373 posts
I just wish that there were bunk beds like on the sleeper car on the train in the movie "Some Like It Hot." No frills, no fancy food, no enormous price just to get a place to sleep lying down.
Posted by
🌲🌲 Minnesota🌲🌲
13470 posts
I like that idea, Nancy! Then we could have parties and drink martinis like they did in the movie. 😂
Posted by
Texas
147 posts
I read your recommendation just in time as I’m looking for a travel pillow. I have used the Cabeau for years but when not in use is almost the size of a small soccer ball, the kind kids play with.
Thank you.
Posted by
USA
1022 posts
I like that your head wouldn't slump with that, but I like to change positions and I specifically get a window seat so I can kind of turn sideways in my seat when I want to shift. I use this one. I like that I can bend it to support me in whatever direction I need. I usually put it in my personal item backpack when I'm not on the plane, but I do wish it didn't take up as much space as it does. https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Bendable-Airplane-26-Inch-Adjustable/dp/B01IEJHJWK/ref=sr_1_9?crid=11EXTN0SQYRAD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bm2oV3XMiCPYE6eWYS5wV-HsxgRuAIm5zWP-1E_4u0nef1WnXJ9w3JiLe-wCaieot4IL5XwwKjHW-2_d2X8VvYBpdFUdYsQcyapay2YsmjSqpuFpaRxqS3fS8FGXBGBrhpJAJNsOU2dGG4raVfaj4jIc6ZZG76Juk_YN33TiuvWWpbrG4IuhLs5dJUb7cmB5fgbDFCQAI8KnKfMU8MQvF6GPOZhHojC2XkWkle1RielORgTSStETcIshdFJmUOkRiGIvHdQBfIqOzLz9b_Iv0bRr5zqvYf0F_jsiv5uwdwg.9sBttAvWhPgEnlfKDHWVrIg5szAHK-BYfG2iyehFp1I&dib_tag=se&keywords=airplane%2Bpillow&qid=1791459998&s=home-garden&sprefix=airplane%2Bpillo%2Cgarden%2C138&sr=1-9&th=1