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Flying Power: Take Along These Smart Devices to Improve Your In-Flight Experience

by Jack Guy

Oct 19, 2023

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October 2023

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones

Take these noise-cancelling headphones on your next flight and you’ll be able to block out that annoying cabin noise, sit back and enjoy the journey. With a huge 56-hour battery life, you don’t have to worry about recharging during your flight, and an accompanying app allows you to customize the sound depending on what you’re listening to. There are plenty of good noise-cancelling headphones out there, but these Sennheisers hit a sweet spot in terms of budget and performance. $299.95.

sleeping mask

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Lumos Smart Sleep Mask

This ergonomic eye mask is packed with patented technology that allows the wearer to enjoy the benefits of low-intensity light therapy in order to get higher-quality rest while on the move. Set your sleep schedule using the accompanying app, and the mask provides the right amount of light to
help you combat jetlag and fatigue. You can also make personalized sleep programs to help you adapt to new time zones. $249 device and sign-up fee, plus $49 per year subscription.

adapter

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Airfly Adapter

Fed up with using the poor-quality headphones provided by airlines in order to watch in-flight entertainment? The AirFly adapter allows you to use any Bluetooth headphones you like. Simply plug the adapter into the headphone jack in your seat, and you’ll be able to enjoy higher-quality sound performance for up to 25 hours, longer than any flight in the world. It’s a great way to improve your flying experience, and it comes in a tiny package for great portability. $55.

charging pack

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Biolite Charge 20 PD Battery Pack

Taking a battery pack on board means you can charge your phone, headphones and other devices so you never run out of juice. With two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, the Charge range allows for charging multiple devices at once, and the durable design makes the packs well-suited to adventure travel, too. Available in a range of sizes up to 20,000 MAh, which has capacity to charge a smartphone five times over. From $39.95.

 

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