Unless you're flying first class
it's a challenge to get a good night's sleep on an airplane, period. When we are traveling, it's next to impossible to truly relax. Our bodies are in a higher state of alert when we are on the road or in the air. Not to mention, airplanes are cramped and an uncomfortable place to simply exist.
A pillow becomes necessary for an even attempt to sleep on a flight. So. Here are a few definitely worth looking into!
This travel pillow is more like a padded scarf. It's essentially a strip of fleece fabric that wraps around your neck, with a rounded plastic brace inside that adds head support. Unlike traditional travel pillows, there's no added padding around the back of your neck, which means you can fully lean against your seat's headrest. The fabric is soft, making it easy to pack. Try this now to survive long-haul economy flights. Also, it is small enough to easily tuck into your backpack.
If you are after a more pillow-like travel pillow, then this may be the one for you. Your pillow should be able to close in the front and provide 360 degrees of support for the neck, skull, and chin. It should keep its form and not smash down or deflate too much. If it's too thick in the back, the pillow will push your neck forward from the chair too much and dump your head back, which is not ideal for your neck. This pillow keeps your jaw supported and you won't be caught open mouth breathing in mid-air.
You've most likely seen CLOUDZ pillows at the airport before. They are super soft and the snap lets you attach them to your luggage or your purse. It's hard to sleep on flights but this pillow will surely make your experience slightly easier.
Muji has crafted the perfect neck pillow. It's low profile, so plushy and best of all, even Martha Stewart approves it! This sure beats resting your head on the sidebar in between an airplane seat.
This fun inflatable pillow is perfect for someone who's backpacking or just wants to carry less. This one is great for pocketability, the Aeros packs down to about the size of a deck of cards! After a few deep breaths, the pillow inflates to a generous size. The Aeros is more traditional, its curved shape is perfect for wedging between your head and whatever surface you end up seated next to.
