Need something more than a neck pillow to get the best sleep on a plane? Or is the loud conversation in row behind you a constant distraction that breaks your workflow?
Check out our list of the handiest devices that stow in your carry-on luggage and make flying easier. You’ll wish you had found these sooner.
Reliably meet your energy needs with a personal power source that can simultaneously charge multiple devices.
Weighing 12 to 14 ounces, high-density power banks use advanced battery technology to power high load devices such as laptops, in addition to phones, tablets and more.
Gallium nitride adapters are lightweight wall chargers that charge multiple devices and are often half the weight of a high-density power bank.
If you also want the convenience of a wall charger, check out hybrid, 2-in-1 power banks that plug in to charge other devices, or to recharge for use as a wireless power bank.
Check out the following tools that deliver secure, high-speed internet and workstation-level efficiency while travelling:
Global networking devices for travel are portable hardware devices used to manage, share, or create internet connections while on the go. The two types are pocket hotspots and travel routers.
While you’re in flight, pocket hotspots can share the airline’s satellite internet to multiple devices. This allows you to save money because airlines usually charge per device for in-flight internet.
Imagine the convenience of paying only one fee for connecting both your work laptop and child’s game tablet to in-flight wifi.
At the airport or your hotel, you can use pocket hotspots to connect to cell-phone towers for easy portable internet access.
A travel router also offers the advantage of connectivity for multiple devices. And it “adds a layer of security: It acts as a firewall between your devices and the public internet,” writes Lightyear. “Many travel routers also support VPNs, which is crucial for protecting sensitive company data.”
The terms travel router and pocket hotspot are often used interchangeably despite the differences. Check out this write up by Lightyear to decide which device is best to pack for your next trip.
Active noise cancellation headphones are a must when you feel like earplugs aren’t enough to drown out engine noise and loud conversations.
When shopping for noise cancellation headphones for your next trip, choose devices with advertised low-frequency blocking, which drowns out engine noise. Most noise cancellation headphones can connect to media via both bluetooth or audio jack.
Look for devices with a passive mode. When the internal battery runs out, headphones can enable passive mode to continue playing music via audio jack, though the noise cancellation option won’t work without a charged battery.
If your airplane offers entertainment through seat back screens, passive mode can be quite useful.
Neatly packing your essentials within the minimal space allowed by carry-on luggage restrictions can be a challenge.
If you’re packing devices that require chargers, it’s a good idea to organize and stow these items in small packing pouches to avoid tangling. By keeping everything in one place, packing pouches ensure quick accessibility.
Compression cubes are a great idea if you need to fit your clothes into your carry-on to avoid checking luggage. Via a specialized zipper, compression cubes squeeze out air when shut, saving precious space.
Bright cabin lighting, loud noises and upright seating make getting good sleep in-flight a challenge.
Consider upgrading your regular old cloth sleeping mask to a precision sleep mask, which are designed to completely block out light and don’t put direct pressure on your eyelids or eye lashes.
Check out a specialized neck pillow for air travel. Ergonomic neck pillows fully support your neck, which aligns your spine and prevents head bobbing.
Travel delays and emergencies can be costly. Travel insurance with trip cancellation benefits can make the difference between losing the money you invested in your trip or postponing it for a better day.
You should know that your provincial or territorial health insurance plan may not fully protect you if you experience a medical emergency outside of your home province.
Let’s say you are diagnosed with an illness a few days before your flight, or your flight is cancelled due to a weather event. An Allianz Global Assistance Travel Insurance plan with trip cancellation and interruption benefits may help by reimbursing certain non-refundable expenses, such as hotel and airline costs.
We offer baggage protection benefits that reimburse certain costs if your baggage is damaged, delayed or stolen.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. Allianz Global Assistance is not responsible for the use of external websites or the content or accuracy of external website information. Devices and device use may be subject to airline restrictions.
