Sometimes, if I can get comfortable, I can sleep on a long flight. My most successful strategy is to pull down the seatback tray table, fold forward, and rest my arms and head on it. (And pray that the person in front of me doesn't move a lot during the flight.) This requires something large (like a big coat) to fold up and put on the tray table. Since we'll be flying this summer, I won't have a heavy coat. Does anyone know of an inflatable cube-type pillow I could buy? I'm open to other suggestions! It's so nice to land feeling rested and not in a kink-necked stupor!
Posted by
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
2349 posts
Could it be a beach ball? Or an inflatable Sponge Bob?
That may look silly, but look around at kids inflatable toys. He could be your Emotional Support Inflate.
Posted by
OP
43 posts
Great idea, Karen! (That's why I love this forum!)
Posted by
Chicago
792 posts
Some airlines allow you to bring a pillow on in addition to the usual carry-on items. I can see not wanting to lug a pillow around after the flight but might be an option if you aren't moving around a lot. I have also seen pillows bungee corded to suitcases.
Or, this might serve your purpose. It is meant to be a foot pillow but I think it could work in either situation.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/go-travel-footrest/1017735691?categoryId=12699
Posted by
Nashville, TN, USA
795 posts
Even though we travel first class or business class air with special beds or seats that fully recline, we carry along our Therapeutica commuter pillows for added comfort. We got them at this site- https://healthykin.com/p-3381-therapeutica-commuter-pillow.aspx They are very lightweight yet protect your head and neck.
Posted by
San Diego, CA, USA
472 posts
I cut up a foam bed pillow, making a mini about 10"x6"x less than 2". Made a same-size pillow case, plus a drawstring outer one for germ protection. With just the inner case, it's my every-night bed pillow throughout a trip. Day-times, it saves my neck/lower back/whatever needs TLC, also - I don't leave home without it. Small enough to not be a pain to pack, compresses even smaller. This wouldn't do much for padding the tray table, but maybe you can customize something? Or the inflatables, great idea. Or take a regular pillowcase & stuff it with a sweater/fleece/whatever's squishable that you're packing anyway. Happy travels, Vicki (Stewart's signif. other)
Posted by
OP
43 posts
Thanks so much, everyone! Kristen, I am getting that pillow! Having my feet elevated is another bugaboo of mine. Some modes of transport have a fold-down bar for the feet to rest upon...why doesn't everyone? It makes such a huge difference in comfort. (I think I'll get two of those pillows: one for my feet!)
Posted by
Chicago
792 posts
Hope you are able to get some rest on the flight!