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The 8 Best Airplane Footrests of 2024

Stay comfortable even during the longest flights with these airplane footrests.

Katherine Alex Beaven is a Los Angeles-based travel, food and drink, and culture writer.

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Want a simple way to make your next flight more comfortable, especially in economy? Well, using a footrest will not only elevate your feet, it can elevate your entire onboard experience. While they’re usually standard with premium seats, portable options can slip into a carry-on and most often come in a hammock or inflatable pillow style. No matter the design, footrests on planes help to relieve pressure on your lower back and can increase blood circulation, easing leg, knee, and back pain, too. 

When searching for the best airplane footrests to shop, we judged how supportive, comfortable, and convenient each portable pick would be during travel. The Beskar Travel Foot Rest ranked best overall because of its super easy, over-the-tray-table set up, and for improvements the company made after customer feedback in terms of comfort and sturdiness.

Looking for something a little more substantial? We’ve got picks that run the gamut including memory foam hanging foot hammocks, tri-level inflatable pillows that can double as beds, and more. 

Best Overall

Beskar travel footrest.

The adjustable straps can accommodate a range of heights and the whole footrest folds into itself for easy portability.

This type of footrest only works with tray tables located on the back of the seat in front of you.

The Beskar Travel Footrest is a hammock-style footrest that creates a cradle for your feet in the footwell in front of your seat. This particular model is the third generation and features customer-feedback-inspired upgrades such as a more secure cradle base to prevent your ankles from knocking together while in the footrest and an enhanced memory-foam inner lining and outer flannel lining for extra comfort.

This footrest is ideal for travel because it folds up easily, is lightweight, and doesn’t take up tons of space in your carry-on bag. It’s also easy to set up, break down, and store — just buckle the straps around the base of the tray table in front of you and adjust the length that works best for you (between 10 inches to 32 inches). Unlike some hammock footrests, this can be used with the tray table up or down, and it doesn’t get in the way of anyone else in your row. However, because it hangs down from the tray table, it can’t be used in bulkhead seats where the tray table is stored in your armrest.

The Details: 9.45 x 2.36 x 7.20 inches when folded; 20.5 x 2.36 x 7.2 inches when laid flat | 9.1 ounces

Best Hammock

Angemay super-size foot hammock.

The extra-wide base supports more of your foot and is ideal for travelers with larger feet. 

The larger size can feel a bit cramped in some of the smaller economy class seats.

The Angemay Super-size Foot Hammock is larger than the average foot hammock. The wider base translates to more cradle coverage for your feet, and can accommodate larger sizes. This footrest is easy to set up and take down, and requires no assembly. It attaches to the tray table and has two adjustable straps (between 17 to 32 inches) to find the perfect height. Breathable memory foam helps regulate temperature while providing comfort. One downside to the larger size is that it may not work, or be comfortable, in planes with very limited space between rows.

The Details: 11 x 7 inches when in use | 7 ounces

Best Inflatable

Sunany inflatable foot rest pillow.

It’s great for bulkhead seats.

Only the height is adjustable.

The Sunany Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow is made from soft, hand-washable PVC that’s comfortable to the touch. The pillow is divided into two inflatable sections to give three different heights, depending on your needs. The lowest height is best for using the pillow as a footrest under the seat in front of you. When fully inflated, this pillow will be around seat height and can function as a bed for small children, or as a footrest for adults in the bulkhead. It’s also one of the few travel footrests that is available in more than a couple colors. Keep in mind that you’ll likely have to blow this up manually, which can take time, and the width of the pillow is fixed and may not work in all seat spaces.

The Details: 9 x 15 x 17, 9 x 15 x 12, 9 x 15 x 6 inches when fully inflated; 7 x 4 inches when in carry bag | 0.8 pounds

Best Folding Footstool

Econo high portable footrest.

This simple footrest is easy to assemble and can support up to 100 pounds.

It’s a pretty basic product for the price.

Made from 100 percent ABS plastic, this footrest has a three-step, pop-and-go set-up process and functions like a footstool to create a platform to rest your feet on while flying. All you need to do is pull out the two self-locking legs on each side and then adjust the width of the footrest to your liking (between 10 to 15 inches). The Econo High Portable Footrest is one of the most compatible footrests on the list thanks to its dimensions. It also doesn’t require a tray table, and can easily be folded down and slipped into its carry pouch and then your carry-on bag. When not in use this can be used as an impromptu sitting stool or a stepping stool for children. We just wish it looked a bit sexier for the price — it’s pretty much just a plastic platform.

The Details: 10-15 x 5 x 1 inches when folded; 10-15 x 5 x 5 inches when extended | 1 pound, 5 ounces

Best for Kids

Koala kloud adjustable inflatable footrest pillow.

It can be inflated and deflated quickly. 

When fully inflated it will block others from entering or exiting your row. 

Traveling with kids? The Koala Kloud Adjustable Inflatable Footrest Pillow is a three-tiered inflatable footrest that fills in the space between your seat and the seat in front of you. When fully inflated, it fits tightly in economy seats and can be used as a stable bed for small children. The eco-friendly, 100-percent PVC flocking is soft against skin, and it comes with a dust cover that can be placed on the bottom of the pillow to keep it clean. Large intake valves make inflation (and deflation) quick and easy. When not in use, it can be rolled and stored in the dust cover that doubles as a drawstring carry bag, or folded and slid into your carry-on luggage. However, note that the large size means you’ll get a snug fit between seats, but also means you won’t be able to pass through to the aisle.

The Details: 17 x 12 x 18 inches when fully inflated; 4 x 7 inches when deflated

Best Dual Foot

Everlasting comfort airplane footrest.

Top and bottom adjustable straps give you a more personalized fit. 

It’s not as comfortable on planes with extremely limited space between rows.

The Everlasting Comfort Airplane Footrest is a dual-foot hammock that fits over the tray table in front of you, and conveniently rolls up into a travel pouch when not in use. You can get the ultimate custom fit thanks to two sets of adjustable straps, and individual foot wells on the base. The 100-percent memory foam is soft and does double duty providing comfort and support, while the dual wells help to prevent your feet and ankles from knocking into each other, a common complaint when it comes to foot hammocks. Reinforced “ribs” keep the base sturdy, but know that this footrest also comes with a lifetime replacement policy in case anything breaks or wears out. The company states that it’s not suitable for people over six feet tall as well.

The Details: 20 x 9.75 x 1 inches when in use | 8.2 ounces

Best Pillow

Huanuo foot rest.

It comes with two removable, machine-washable covers.

This does not break down into a smaller, more portable footrest. 

This memory-foam pillow molds to your feet for a more custom and comfortable fit. Arches are supported by the main pillow’s ergonomic dome shape, and the height of the footrest can be adjusted by adding or removing a flat, 1.75-inch booster pillow. (Hot tip: If you’re not using the booster, you can sit on it or use it as a back rest!) We love that it comes with two removable covers, one covered with massaging microbeads and another with a breathable mesh. Both are machine washable — key for anything you’re putting your feet on and anything that touches an airplane floor. Unfortunately, this is the bulkiest footrest on the list since it doesn’t break down, and it will take up a lot of space.

The Details: 17 x 11.3 x 6 inches with booster | 1.65 pounds

Best Adjustable

Basicconcepts airplane foot hammock.

The strap is extra long and can be adjusted from 17 to 34 inches long.

The hammock keeps your feet snuggly together, which may not be comfortable for long periods.

The BasicConcepts foot hammock is a great adjustable option that you can tailor to your perfect height. Simply clip the strap around your tray table and change the length of the strap depending on what's most comfortable for you. You can also position the hammock itself around your feet (to use as a foot rest) or closer to the back of your calves if you want a little more leg support. While the hammock width may pull your feet together, it's still a great choice to improve circulation and relieve leg pain, especially on long-haul flights. The foot hammock also comes with its own stuff sack, so you can quickly store it back up at the end of your flight and pop it in (or clip it to the outside) of your bag.

The Details: 18 x 9 inches | 0.17 pounds

Tips for Buying Airplane Footrests

Prioritize portability.

While airplane footrests may make your flight more enjoyable and comfortable, it’s equally important to prioritize portability (to save your future self from having to lug around bulky items or sacrifice precious carry-on space ). Keep in mind how well a product sets up, breaks down, and will be carried from point A to your final destination. 

Consider any multiple function

Most portable airplane footrests can be used at home under your desk or in the car (as a passenger). Inflatable footrests can sometimes be used as toddler beds on planes, or, in a pinch, as makeshift seats. Some pillow footrests can function as knee support when you’re stretched out on the couch, as a booster seat, or as a back support pillow, too.

There are three main types of portable airplane footrests available: inflatable, hammock, and pillow. Inflatable footrests can be placed in front of a seat to create a balloon of support, much like a blow-up pillow or mattress. Hammocks usually hang down from the tray table and cradle your feet. Pillow footrests are a foam pillow that is placed in the footwell of your seat. 

It depends on the airline and the type of footrest. Check with your carrier about rules for your specific flight, and for dimensions of your seat, the area under the seat in front of you, and/or any weight restrictions on the tray table, depending on the type of footrest you want to bring. 

Why Trust Travel + Leisure? 

For this list, T+L contributor Katherine Alex Beaven researched dozens of airplane footrests to keep any flight comfortable, whether it’s an hour or around the globe. 

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The Best Travel Pillows of 2024

We caught the redeye more than once testing the best travel pillows, and these are the cushions we trust to get us to the other side well-rested.

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Upgrade your next flight with a travel pillow. We’ve all been there: shuffling through first class, begrudgingly looking at the spacious cubicles of the travel elite — the leg room, the side tables, the seats that fully recline into flat beds.

While first class has elevated comfort to new heights, it seems like the rest of us are only losing ground in airline seating. It won’t bring you hourly cocktails, but a good travel pillow can make the best of your travel experience.

The GearJunkie staff’s travel schedule isn’t stacked — we’ll take maybe five flights a year. But arriving rested is important for a number of reasons. We are either flying across the country, requiring a (very) early departure so we can make afternoon meetings. Or we are traveling overseas to a media event packed with presentations followed by a full plate of physical activity.

Either way, if we are not working on the plane, we are sleeping. Or trying to sleep. And we are always flying coach.

If you are trying to catch some winks in the air, outside over-the-counter medication, the best way to make the most of it is by investing in a good travel pillow. Really folks.

If you are spending hard-earned cash on a rare travel opportunity — maybe a once-in-a-lifetime trip — you really owe it to yourself to ditch the rolled-up sweatshirt and spend an extra $40 on a pillow. Feeling rested gives you a leg up on arrival, allowing you to do more of what you are there for … enjoying the trip.

To find the best travel pillows for 2024, we tested 20 pillows, evaluating comfort, support, and ease of transport through the terminal. The GearJunkie staff is a mobile group that has used and enjoyed these pillows. Every pillow on this list is a sleep number champ. After perusing our selection, have a look at our spec comparison chart and read the buyer’s guide for more info. Otherwise, tuck into our list of the best to catch some shut-eye with.

• Best Overall Travel Pillow: Travelrest Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow
• Best Budget Travel Pillow: Cloudz Microbead Travel Neck Pillow
• Best Travel Pillow for Side Sleepers: TRLT Travel Pillow
• Best Inflatable Travel Pillow: Blabok Inflatable Travel Pillow
• Best Travel Pillow for a Window Seat: J-Pillow Travel Pillow
• Best Travel Pillow for Aisle or Middle Seat: Cabeau The Neck’s Evolution S3 (TNE) Neck Pillow

Travelrest Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow

• Materials Memory foam
• Shape Neck pillow
• Weight 13 oz.
• Travel Bag Yes

• Ergonomic design aligns the back of the pillow flush with seat
• Best in class memory foam pillow is soft and supportive
• Great lateral and chin support stabilizes the head in all directions
• Some compression against the jugular when strapped down too tight
• Foam closes around the neck entirely, which can trap heat and feel too warm for some

Memory foam is the ideal fluff for a supportive travel pillow. But even the best foam isn’t going to give you the support you need for long-haul comfort if it isn’t formed right. What elevates the Travelrest Nest ($40) above the rest isn’t in what they have added — it’s in what they took away.

Travelrest cut a wedge out from behind the neck of the Nest, allowing the pillow to lay flush against the seat. Slip-resistant rubber pads are printed on the underside, preventing the pillow from sliding off the headrest. Your head remains stable and motion-free without all the bulk behind the head.

Another notch is carved out behind the neck, allowing the back of the head to sit naturally into the pillow. The functional form lets you lean back and rest without having to tilt the chair back, which makes everyone else a little bit happier.

In our experience, many travel pillows don’t support the chin securely enough. We are happy to report the Travelrest Nest fastens around the neck with Velcro tabs, cradling the chin and preventing head nods while dozing off. The combination of form and foam gently secures the head in a neutral position and makes the Travelrest Nest pillow our top choice. 

Out of our four testers, all agreed that the Travelrest Nest is by far the most comfortable travel pillow. And at just a penny under $40, it’s an easy product to recommend investing in for your next travel plans. For most travelers out there, this is the travel pillow to snag.

Cloudz Microbead Travel Neck Pillow

• Materials Microbeads
• Weight 7 oz.
• Travel Bag No

• Inexpensive option
• Good for side sleepers
• Dual-sided microfleece or spandex cover for temperature regulation
• Large volume behind the neck requires you to rotate the pillow to the side to sleep.
• No pillowcase or travel bag

Better than the stock pillow provided by the airline, and many sleeps beyond the sweatshirt stuffed behind your neck, the Cloudz Microbead Travel Neck Pillow ($16) is a small investment for better sleep on the go.

The top of the pillow is soft microfleece with soft, cooling spandex on the underside. Inside, the hemi donut-shaped pillow is filled with small foam microbeads. Think of it as a fleecy beanbag pillow for your neck. 

This is a great starter pillow for those who are considering getting a travel pillow, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on it. You need to know it’s going to be a little limiting though. 

The back of the pillow has a lot of fill, which is OK if you just want some support while reading or binging the latest inflight entertainment. But it’s too much pillow behind the neck if you want to get some sleep. 

We found we had to rotate the pillow 90˚, shifting the bulk of the pillow to the side. This also turns the notch to the side, which does two things. It supports the chin better, and it supports the head pretty well for side sleepers. It does expose the other side to nodding off and down to the side, so choose your side wisely.

The microbead fill is louder than other synthetic lofts, and over time, the microbeads can collect dirt and grime. Since there is no pillowcase, you will have to either spot-clean this pillow or risk washing the entire pillow in a washing machine (on gentle and in a delicates bag). But for 16 bucks, the Microbead Travel Neck pillow gets a lot of things right and is our bargain pick for travel pillows.

TRLT Travel Pillow

• Materials Fleece scarf with internal plastic frame
• Weight 4.25 oz.

• Small and compact pillow
• Removable case
• Supportive for head bobbers
• Light weight
• Looks like a neck brace
• Caused some mid-back pain on longer flight

The TRTL Travel Pillow ($60) is a quirky-looking little pillow that caught our tester’s attention because they are a side sleeper, and a bit of a head bobber. If this describes you, it’s a familiar story: As soon as you start to fall asleep, your head drops and jolts you awake, beginning a rinse-and-repeat cycle of catching interrupted micro naps. 

That’s all in the past with this pillow, which has an internal plastic frame that sits over the shoulder and wraps around the neck up toward the ear. You instinctively lean into the structure, and it cradles the head from the side. 

A microfleece scarf fastens over the chin and around the neck, gently locking the head in place. It works so well that our tester realized their head began to gradually float off the chairback without dropping the chin. It’s an odd sensation, and you can fix this by tilting the seat back slightly, allowing gravity to do what it does best. 

The TRLT is a small, compact pillow that is easy to maintain. The pillowcase unzips off the frame and can be thrown in the wash. The downside is it looks a bit like a neck brace, and we found the plastic scaffolding can push up against the ear. We also found that while it stabilizes the neck, the stabilizing force was oddly distributed down the chain to the middle of the back, causing some dull pain on longer flights.

Overall, the TRTL Travel Pillow offers a simple solution that’s easy to maintain. It’s a bit pricey, but we feel the simplicity and function warrant the price.

Blabok Inflatable Travel Pillow

• Materials Vinyl with air
• Shape Head pillow
• Weight Unknown

• Inexpensive
• Incredibly comfortable
• Easy to inflate and deflate
• Comes with eye mask and ear plugs
• Incurs funny looks

Our reviewer ordered the funky-looking Blabok Inflatable Travel Pillow ($25) as a last-minute addition to an international flight, where she knew she would be spending some serious sleep hours on the plane. 

“In the past, I’ve quietly giggled to myself when seeing travelers dutifully blow into their airport comfort balloons, but I’m a convert. Through flight delays, layovers, and crazy long flights, I ended up singing the praises of this thing!”

It not only gives you multiple positions to support your head and neck during a flight, but during layovers, it is a solid napper in quiet terminal corners. Armholes allow comfortable positioning, and the open, airy internal chamber means you can breathe easily while face down in the pillow. And to our surprise, it’s shockingly easy to inflate. A few breaths, and you’re good to go.

The Blabok pillow deflates just as fast and rolls up tiny, making it our favorite inflatable travel pillow and our preferred travel pillow for long flights. Bonus tip: Because of its shape, if you have sore legs/hips from your adventures, it can be used as a knee support pillow. Funny looks be damned, we’re sleeping better than anyone else on the Blabok Inflatable Travel Pillow .

J-Pillow Travel Pillow

• Materials Polyester fill
• Shape Head and neck pillow
• Weight 11 oz.

• Great for side sleepers who lean against a wall
• Chin support spots you from leaning forward
• Soft microfleece cover
• Only supports one side of the head
• Doesn't compress down as well as memory foam

Not your traditionally shaped travel pillow, the J-Pillow Travel Pillow ($50-60) has three dimensions that cradle the head and neck in an X, Y, and Z axis. The head leans into the large flaps, with the ‘J’ tail wrapping under the chin. It gives the neck mild support and prevents the head from dropping forward.

As you would suspect from a pillow you lean into, the J-Pillow is ideal for those who have a window seat, where you can catch some winks against a wall. One side is completely unsupported, so if you are the type of sleeper who tosses a bit and occasionally leans the other way, your sleep might get disrupted.

We found this more of a problem when seated in the aisle or middle seat. Seated next to the window, we could lean into the pillow with the added confidence of uninterrupted sleep.

The J-Pillow is filled with a polyester loft. It’s not as firm as memory foam, and it doesn’t run as warm either. That’s partly because the structure only cradles half the head. The airflow is decent, and with the airplane vent aimed at us, this pillow keeps things cool.

No removable cover to be found here, and you toss the entire pillow in the wash — which isn’t a bad thing. It ensures the entire pillow is cleaned. The pillow crushes down to a small, travel-friendly size and carries in the provided stuff sack. 

Despite the quirky design, the J-Pillow is a comfortable and supportive option — especially if you like to sit tucked away in a window seat.

Cabeau The Neck’s Evolution S3 Neck Pillow

• Best in class memory foam comfort
• High lateral walls for maximum head support
• Seat straps holds pillow to the chair
• Over-the-top elastic strap supports chin and keeps mouth closed
• Raised side supports feel bulky and adds pressure around the neck
• With straps, this is a more fidgety travel pillow and takes time to set up

No matter how good the pillow, it’s hard to prevent the dreaded head bob. Even Cabeau — the grandmaster of travel pillows — couldn’t get around this. This matters most when seated in the aisle or middle seat, where personal space is limited. To that end, Cabeau released The Neck’s Evolution S3 ($50). The secret sauce? Straps — lots of them.

A pair of vertical straps tack the pillow to the seat back, cutting the bobble off at the head. If the pillow doesn’t move, you don’t move. The third, elastic strap, wraps over the pillow’s horseshoe ends (not out in front), fastening to the opposite side. Wrapping over the pillow, the strap is, in essence, a hammock for your chin. It keeps the chin up and prevents the head from nodding forward.

What we love about this design is that it 1) immobilizes the chin just enough without feeling too rigid, and 2) leaves the front of the pillow exposed, allowing the neck to cool off. This is important because memory foam can really trap the heat. With the small gap, the pillow spills heat, keeping you feeling cooler. It’s kind of genius.

The memory foam is the softest we tested. It is even softer than the Travelrest Nest (which is made from very good, resilient foam). We did find the amount of foam significant and noticeable. The sidewalls ride up to just below the ears. If you end up slouching in your chair (or have a shorter neck), this is pronounced and you feel the foam pushing into the ears and around the neck. This can become uncomfortable over time. 

The pillow rolls up tight and packs in a zippered pouch. And if all this isn’t enough, Cabeau threw in a pair of earplugs to help cancel out the noise. All in all, at just under $50, the Cabeau The Neck’s Evolution S3 is an excellent neck pillow and a good alternative to the Travelrest Nest .

Cushion Lab Ergonomic Travel Pillow

• Shape Neck Pillow
• Weight 10.5 oz.

• Asymmetrical design rotates 360˚ to fit a variety of sleep positions while seated
• Accommodates over the ear headphones
• Small packed size and comes with a travel bag
• Available in two different sizes
• Low sides do not provide as much lateral support
• Snug fit can be too tight

One of the best advantages you can give yourself while traveling is options. The asymmetrical shape of Cushion Lab’s Ergonomic Travel Pillow ($55), allows you to turn the pillow around your neck to match the seating requirements. 

Flat on the underside, the top of the pillow rolls between 2.5 and 5 inches, with three different notches that you can position under the chin and behind the head. Window, middle seat, aisle … the variety allows you to find the best sleeping position for any seat.

The memory foam pillow is protected by a form-fitting pillow case with an elastic cord that keeps the pillow packed tight. It all packs away nicely in a small widemouth ditty bag that is easy to pack and unpack. 

The extra-dense memory foam is stiffer and similar to what we found in the Ostrich Go Neck . While the Go Neck is perhaps more stylish, the third notch gives the Ergonomic Travel Pillow one more option to find the perfect position — and the upper edge between the two. 

We also like Cushion Lab’s overall lower profile. It allows you to wear over-the-ear headphones and feels less restrictive without compromising head and neck support. The Ergonomic Travel Pillow lives up to the name and allows for fine-tuning your fit to match your travel circumstances perfectly.

Ostrich Go Neck Pillow

• Asymmetrical sides allow you to rotate the pillow into multiple positions to match the seating
• Crushes down small
• Washable removable cover
• Dense memory foam has excellent support
• High sidewalls press into ears
• Wrapping design holds heat

Another innovator in the travel pillow space, Ostrich brings disruptive designs that are both functional and fun. The Go Neck Pillow ($70) is a stylish memory foam “shawl” that secures around the neck with a hook-and-loop closure. The wave-like shape has a lower, plumper cushion that rises and narrows behind the neck before it crests to a taller, thinner pad. The asymmetrical cushions narrow and close together with a 5-inch Velcro tab.

You can rotate the Go Neck to match a variety of positions, but we really only found two that work — with the chin between the fold where the two flaps come together, or 180˚ backward, with the chin tucked in the other narrowing. The pillow feels more comfortable with the overlap in front, but the reverse is slightly taller and supports the chin well.

While ergonomic (and perhaps even beautifully designed) the foundation of the Go Neck is a stiffer memory foam. It isn’t as soft as either the Cabeau or Travelrest pillows. The firmness is supportive, but can feel more rigid and less forgiving over time. Plus it’s about $20-$30 more than our top pillows, which excludes it from what we feel are better bargain options.

BCOZZY Neck Pillow

• Weight 8 oz.

• Adaptive design rotates around the neck to give you support where you need it
• Allows plenty of ear room for those who wear over-the-ear headphones
• Fully machine washable
• Four different size variations available
• Takes a while to position it right
• Snug wrapping design can get hot

Many travel pillows are available in a one-size-fits-all option, which means if it doesn’t fit you, it doesn’t work at all. So when a travel pillow comes in a variety of sizes that can be configured to match a variety of seating options, our interest is piqued.

Bcozzy’s Neck Pillow ($45-60) snakes around the neck, overlapping the ends with a long Velcro hook and loop closure. The long, skinny pillow undulates with alternating hourglass narrows and plump supportive pads. Available in four sizes (two youth, two adults) there’s a Bcozzy for everyone. And, you can rotate the pillow 360˚ around the neck to give you support where you need it. 

Side leaner? Rotate the overlapping ends under the ear and lean into the pillow. Middle seat? Position the narrow section behind the neck and support the chin with the overlapping ends. Departing the plane? Just loosen up the Velcro tabs and wear it off the plane. Compared to other pillows, it wears relatively under the radar and is easy to use.

The Bcozzy doesn’t have a removable pillowcase. Instead, you toss the whole thing in the washing machine to wash the entire pillow. It is recommended that you put it inside a delicates bag or a tied-off pillowcase and wash it on a gentle cycle. This prevents the machine from breaking down the polyester fibers.

The Bcozzy Neck Pillow isn’t the cheapest pillow on our list, but with the right size, it is very easy to use and works in virtually any seated position, making this one of the more versatile travel pillows on our list.

Honeydew Sleep Company Scrumptious Travel Pillow

• Materials Copper infused cooling memory foam
• Weight 2 lbs., 8 oz.

• You can add or remove fill to match your desired firmness
• Hand-made in U.S.A.
• Bulky to carry
• Large size forces chin to drop even with the seat tilted all the way back

Take your favorite pillow from home, shrink it by 30%, and cut a wedge in it so it curves around the neck, and you’ve got Honeydew’s Scrumptious Travel Pillow ($130-220). 

The memory foam fill is shredded into small pieces, giving it a soft and even fluff. Infused with copper, it’s antimicrobial and helps keep the body cool. The downside is that it doesn’t pack down as well.

Stuffed inside the provided cotton sack (included), the pillow carries around at a bulky 9 x 12 inches. That’s partly the foam, but there’s no getting around — it’s a lot of pillow. Unpacked, the Scrumptious is a whopping 12 x 21 inches. 

A crescent-shaped notch lays behind the neck and over the shoulders, allowing you to lean back into the pillow. But it wasn’t enough to prevent our chins from dropping. Even with the seat pushed all the into the furthest position, the mass of the pillow pushed our heads forward. We found it hard to prevent the chin from dipping down as we dozed. 

The Scrumptious is big and not all that comfortable while on the plane. But once we arrived at our destination, we stored the hotel pillow in the closet and used the Scrumptious instead. The soft and even proprietary fill is better than our pillows at home and gives us a better night’s rest while on the road.

You just need to be prepared to carry the extra baggage with you as a carry-on, or find room for the pillow in your bags. For the comfort the Honeydew Scrumptious Travel Pillow provides, however, it’s worth finding the space.

Sea To Summit Aeros Premium Traveller Pillow

• Materials 20-denier polyester face fabric, TPU air bladder
• Weight 3 oz.
• Travel Bag 3 x 4 x 2" soft-sided case

• Truly lightweight and compact travel pillow
• Three chin snaps fit multiple neck sizes
• Narrows at the middle to accommodate for neck tilt
• Expensive for an air pillow
• Lacks support of a foam pillow
• Little to no chin support

Sea to Summit has been making some of our favorite camp pillows for years. In fact, the Aeros Ultralight is our go-to pillow for most of our adventures where weight is critical. If an inflatable pillow can handle what the Rockies, Cascades, and all the associated climbing gear can throw at it, we feel confident it can handle the threats faced in coach.

Made specifically for traveling, the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Traveller Pillow ($45) is a crescent-shaped version of their inflatable camp pillow. The poles of the kidney-shaped pillow inflate out over the shoulders and snug up against the neck just below the ears, tapering behind the neck between the two poles.

The pillow snaps together securely under the chin with three snap options. We like how the snaps provide more security than Velcro. From kids to weightlifters, the options fits a variety of neck sizes. Unfortunately, the Aeros doesn’t support the neck as well as memory foam. Both side-to-side and chin support were less stable than the memory foam counterparts. 

And at $45, you aren’t getting a better deal. You are buying a lack of space. The Aeros packs down to the size of a deck of cards or two and weighs in at a welterweight 3 ounces, which is how most ultralight investments work. You don’t buy comfort; you buy room in the pack. 

This makes the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Traveller an option for gram-counting travelers who feel strongly that comfort is a luxury. It also works as a good backup travel pillow or if you are carrying for two and need to carry a barebones backup pillow. If an airline weight limit is giving you the business, this is the pillow to grab.

Hest Travel Pillow

• Materials Cut up memory foam, stretch-woven nylon cover
• Weight 1 lb., 4 oz.

• Stuffs and zips up into into itself with durable outer carrying case
• Soft and incredibly comfortable foam fill
• Mimics the feel of a full-size pillow
• Soft pillow case is purchased after market
• Some users find the cut up memory foam feels lumpy

The Hest Travel Pillow ($75) is billed as both a camping and travel pillow. It is a small, 10 x 15-inch rectangular pillow with some overbuilt upgrades that make it probably a better (read: heavy) option for traveling over camping. 

The entire pillow is carried inside a water-resistant nylon shell, which reminds us of a hearty ski jacket denier. Unzip the outer shell and the pillow pulls inside out with a softer stretch woven material. Another zipper reveals the inner pillow — which you can remove and throw the case in the wash for cleaning.

The memory foam is doughy soft and a good upgrade from most camp pillows. But it’s also more expensive. At $75, it’s creeping into a serious sleep investment. While the stretch woven pillow liner is soft, Hest sells an even softer aftermarket pillowcase, but you will have to open the wallet a little more and pay an additional $20.

A rectangular memory foam pillow is the closest approximation to a pillow from home and it works great in a pinch catching a nap in the terminal or as a backup pillow at the hotel if the provided pillows look suspicious. 

For overall comfort, we prefer the modified rectangular pillow from Honeydew . The brand’s Scrumptious Pillow is divine. But for overall packability and travel-friendly size, we prefer the Hest Travel Pillow , which crunches down to about 1.5 L (and costs half the price of the Scrumptious).

Travel Pillow Comparison Chart

How we tested travel pillows.

The GearJunkie staff gets around. At least one of us is in the air during any given week traveling on assignment — so we’ve logged the miles, all of them in coach, and many of these clocked across the Atlantic or Pacific. The redeye may be effective, but it also means if we don’t get our rest, we are up for a very long following day. To make it all work, the GearJunkie staff gets by on coffee… and travel pillows.

Like your pillow at home, a travel pillow should support the neck and be comfortable. Since it’s for use on the road, it should also pack up small so we can either wear it to our connecting flight or securely clip it to our carry-on luggage or travel backpack without whacking other travelers.

To test pillows, we evaluated fill materials and took note of how pillows supported the neck. Did it limit head bobble and keep the neck aligned? Or were we woken up nodding forward? We evaluated how soft the outer material is, and if we could remove and wash the case during or after our travels.

In our search, we aimed to find and test pillows that every person stuck in coach across the spectrum could enjoy — from window, aisle, to middle seat (be damned), we chose for travelers marching gate to gate with pillows around necks or strapped to our luggage.

We take testing seriously and the testing doesn’t stop here. As new travel pillows hit the market, we’ll be lining up with the rest of you and continue to test, ensuring that our lineup is as fresh as walking into customs at 7 a.m.

Steve Graepel has worked at GearJunkie as a contributing editor since 2009, testing everything from packrafts, to bike bags, cycling bibs, sleeping bags, winter boots, trail runners, and travel pants . Many of these stories require travel to meet with manufacturers and test gear in real-world conditions. Between testing, Steve is always striving for the perfect sleep score. His personal best is 87.

Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Best Travel Pillow for You

Travel pillow design and fill.

The overall goal of a travel pillow is to support the head for uninterrupted rest. Travel pillows get this done with designs that contour around the body’s shape and close the gaps by molding the pillow’s fill to the head and neck. Together, the shape and fill keep everything comfortably in alignment.

Not all pillows are created equal. That’s because not all seats are the same. While you can lean your head against the wall in a window seat, you are stuck sleeping upright in an aisle or middle seat. Bobblehead sleepers might give in and drop into the tray for uninterrupted sleep.

If you can select your seat in advance, you can better predict the best pillow to bring. But we’re not always that lucky (nor that good at planning) so it might be helpful to have a few pillows available to match your assigned seat, or pick a good all-rounder travel pillow that works in a variety of seating.

Most travel pillows are horseshoe-shaped and wrap around your neck. The semicircular shape keeps the head from wobbling too much and maintains neck alignment. This design works well in almost every seat, as long as you don’t mind sleeping upright.

Side sleepers might prefer some structure to support the neck or padding that accommodates leaning against a wall. The downside is your head can still slide off the unsupported side and nod forward.

The rectangular pillow is your traditional camp pillow. Tried and true, these down, synthetic, or even air-filled pillows can be a little bulky, but don’t rule them out. They are a great option for table sleepers and window leaners, and are miles ahead of your down jacket when trying to catch some zzz’s between flights on the terminal floor.

A more updated window seat option is the J-Pillow . Winner of the British Invention of the Year, the J-Pillow offers head, neck, and chin support, and can flip sides, making it a good option for windows.

Memory Foam

One of the many wonders that came out of NASA, memory foam was developed in the 1960s. It is a viscous polyurethane that crushes down small and bounces back with hearty resilience. Recently, memory foam has become the online mattress wonder-kid, bringing mattress stores to their knees by selling directly to consumers.

We also see a lot of memory foam used in the latest camp mattresses and camp pillows. The benefit is that it forms to the body, cradling the head and neck with support. It’s a durable and comfortable fill and is a good choice for people who take sleeping seriously.

The downside is that when crushed, the foam is constantly trying to expand. To keep the pillow packed down, you need to stuff it in the stuff sack (usually sold with the pillow). And even packed, it’s always going to take up some space. A good insulator, foam will also retain heat more than other insulations. If you are a hot sleeper, consider options with cooling covers and venting designs.

Some memory foams are shredded or cut into small pieces. The foam lofts evenly but doesn’t crush down as small as the solid memory foam pillows. Both Hest and Honeydew offer shredded memory foam pillows. Both brands are also traditional rectangular-shaped pillows that mimic your pillow from home.

As the name implies, microbeads are small, round beads that are used to loft the pillow. To clarify, we aren’t talking about the microspheres smaller than one millimeter that are banned in North America. These are the larger, beanbag fill that shift inside the pillow to fill in otherwise awkward spaces while distributing pressure on the head and neck.

If you’ve ever spent much time sitting in a bean bag chair, you already know the downside. A microbead pillow can be comfortable out of the gate, but over time the microbeads shift and feel more uncomfortable. You might find yourself waking up and readjusting the pillow during your flight.

A firmer, stuffed microbead pillow will provide more support, and microbead pillows are usually less expensive. The only microbead pillow on our list is the Cloudz Microbead Travel Neck Pillow . At $16, it’s a bargain and works better than other microbead pillows we’ve tested.

Down and Synthetic Fill

The rectangular synthetic (or down) fill pillow is your old-school camp pillow. While down compacts more, both synthetic and down rectangular pillows can be a little bulky, and since they typically don’t clip to your luggage or wrap around your neck, you inevitably need to carry them around in your hands.

But don’t rule them out — they are a great option for table sleepers, as they fill in the gaps against the window, and are miles ahead of your down jacket when trying to catch some zzz’s between flights on the terminal floor. Plus, you can use them camping or at the hotel if the provided linens look debatable.

Inflated Air

Pillows have come a long way, but some technology doesn’t need to be fixed. The inflatable pillow supports through design of the shell that wraps around the neck. An inflatable camp pillow is great for using on extended backcountry trips. They pack down small and disappear in the pack.

In general, inflatable pillows aren’t as comfortable. They tend to be firmer than foam pillows and don’t snug and support as well as their memory foam counterparts. And they can be prone to punctures, which makes them useless if that happens in flight.

Look for inflatable pillows that are made up of durable material, like thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or one that comes with a rugged cover. Valves can also be a weak point on an inflatable pillow. Make sure the one you buy has a tough, well-built valve that isn’t prone to leaking. And ask around — fellow travelers and online reviews are your best resources for gauging a pillow’s durability over time.

All said, we found the inflatable travel pillow from Blablok one of the most comfortable pillows we’ve ever used. It’s massive but compresses down to a small package — one of the benefits of inflatable pillows.

With a travel pillow, a huge part of durability is inside the pillow. With proper care, a pillow filled with either microbeads, polyester fill, or memory foam can last for several years.

However, after repeated use, memory foam tends to be more durable and resilient than microbeads. It doesn’t flatten or get lumpy and is more resistant to collecting dust. So memory foam might be the better option if you want a long-term solution. We generally find memory foam to be more supportive, too.

In general, the more features a pillow has, the higher the price will be. We see this with well-established companies like Cabeau, which use high-quality memory foam and invest time in R&D to develop cooling vents and stabilization seat straps. While more expensive, these products are more dialed, durable, and comfortable designs.

When you shop for a pillow, determine your must-have features, weigh them against your style of sleep, look at your budget, and find a travel pillow that’s best for you. If you’re new to travel pillows and still trying to figure out what kind of pillow you want, consider what you don’t like with the complimentary pillow you get before takeoff. After all, it’s free and a great way to test a pillow with low commitment.

With that baseline, swing back by our buyer’s guide and look at what pillows work best to meet those gaps in your needs. In the end, a travel pillow shouldn’t cost more than $60. It’s a drop in the bucket for a better travel experience.

Packed Size

The ‘packability’ of a travel pillow matters less than it does for a camping pillow. But it still matters, and this point will be salient when you are boarding and departing the plane. If it wraps around your neck, you can suck it up and try to stylishly pull it off (don’t worry, nobody can). If it has a stuff sack, you can compress it (or not) and buckle it to your luggage. As a last resort, you can carry it out by hand.

We recommend stuffing a travel pillow in its stuff sack before you land and snapping it to your carry-on’s side pocket. This keeps the pillow out of the way and allows you to move quickly in and out of the gate and through the terminal.

The most compact travel pillow is an inflatable pillow, like the Sea To Summit Aeros Premium Traveller Pillow . In general, we prefer a compressible pillow that offers support. Memory foam compresses reasonably well and, in our experience, is more comfortable.

Plus, we’d rather not make our first impression with others by blowing up anything on a plane. That said, the inflatable travel pillow from Blablok inflates quicker than you would think and is very comfortable on long flights.

Travel Tricks: Get a Good Night’s Sleep on a Plane

It’s fair to say sleep quality is compromised while in transit. But you can take extra measures to get the best rest possible. Below are travel tips we’ve gained from GearJunkie staff and our traveling friends in the industry.

Bring an Eye Mask

Sure, you can buy these but you may not need to. We always travel with a Buff . Our founder, Stephen Regenold — someone who’s seen it all — gave the Buff one of his highest accolades in a podcast interview with GearJunkie. He shared that the Buff might be one of the most unique pieces of gear ever developed. We use it as a hat, a sweatband, and pull over the eyes on flights. It does a great job of blocking out the light.

Continuing with damping out the senses, earplugs are a cheap and easy purchase. We get them in bulk at the hardware store and bring a few with us on the road. You may have a pair of these kicking around the garage or you might have noise-canceling headphones. Those less sensitive to sounds might get away with streaming music or podcasts through earbuds.

If you use over-the-ear headphones, consider a lower-profile travel pillow. We liked how the Bcozzy Travel Pillow slides low around the neck while still providing chin support options.

The cabin temperature on flights is generally set between 71 to 75 degrees F. That’s not bad, but it’s well below our core temperature. Dozing off, you may start to feel the chill set in. We always pack a good flannel , hoodie, or puffy jacket on a flight. It’s what we bring everywhere, so we keep one (or both) in our carry-on. And a hoodie or hat does a lot to keep heat from escaping.

Before you bed down, have a warm cup of caffeine-free tea or eat some fatty food. The extra calories will turn on your metabolism and burn off as heat. Finally, if they offer it, take advantage of that free blanket and drape it over your legs. If you run cold, every little bit helps.

Keep the Essentials at Hand

There’s a strategy for staying organized during travel. For us, it starts with a good travel pant. Knowing everything has its place keeps us worry-free and able to rest up peacefully. The best travel pants have pockets for your device, ID, and plane-friendly EDC. Plus pants with legs are warmer on overnight flights.

Absolutely. Travel pillows add a bit of comfort and help you get a better night’s sleep on the plane than a wadded-up jacket. The minimal investment of money, space, and weight is nothing compared to the comfort and support a good pillow provides. It only takes one long flight of trying to keep your head upright while dozing off to realize the value that a good travel pillow provides.

Different pillows have different requirements when it comes to cleaning. Be sure to check your pillow’s packaging. If your travel pillow has a removable pillow case, generally these can be thrown in the wash. We recommend following the instructions on the pillow case.

If you are on the road, you can wash the pillow cover out in the sink. You don’t need any special soap for this. Laundry soap or bath soap will work fine. Knead the pillow case gently with your hands until it’s clean. Then rinse it with clean water to get the soap out and hang it out overnight to dry.

If your pillow doesn’t have a removable case, we recommend spot washing them with soap and water or a cleaning wipe.

Most pillows require a bit more delicacy, particularly inflatable pillows. If you’re handwashing an inflatable pillow, make sure the valve is closed so water doesn’t get inside, and then immerse the pillow in soapy water. And never tumble-dry inflatable pillows, as it can damage the air bladder.

The best pillow is the one that matches your sleep needs. Most travel pillows are a horse-shoe shape that wraps around your neck to support your head. If you only want to buy one travel pillow, this semicircular pillow design is a great option. We recommend the Travelrest Nest Travel Pillow . It supports the head and neck without requiring a window to lean against and keeps you from nodding into an adjacent stranger.

Specialized pillows, like the J-Pillow , are great options for window seats. Side sleepers might appreciate the TRLT Travel Pillow , as it supports the head with a stiffened brace and emulates the position you’re most used to sleeping in at home.

If you already have one, don’t rule out the traditional camp pillow. Filled with down or synthetic loft, it can fill the crack against the window and provide a little more comfort than the stock pillows you might be handed before takeoff. It’s also a good pillow to pull out in the terminal if you are stuck between flights and need to crash for a few hours.

Long flights mean lots of idle time in the seat. Whether passing the time watching in-flight entertainment or getting the best sleep you can, we prefer the inflatable Blablok or the Travelrest Nest . Cabeau’s The Neck’s Evolution S3 Neck Pillow is also a great choice. The straps lock it to the headrest and prevent your head from bobbling forward.

We liked the simplicity of the TRTL Pillow and used it on a flight to Mexico. But we found that the internal support structure moved any pain from the neck, down the back between our shoulders. In the end, we preferred using the TRTL on shorter flights.

The simplest and most compact travel pillow is inflated with air. It won’t be as supportive as a memory foam pillow and can feel a little hard, but the air chamber can fit around your neck and add reasonable support. Deflated, it folds up and stows away smaller than a T-shirt.

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Steve Graepel is a Contributing Editor and Gear Tester at GearJunkie. He has been writing about trail running, camping, skiing, and general dirtbagging for 10+ years. When not testing gear with GearJunkie, he is a Senior Medical Illustrator on the Neurosurgery Team at Mayo Clinic. Based in Boise, Idaho, Graepel is an avid trail runner, camper, angler, cyclist, skier, and loves to introduce his children to the Idaho outdoors.

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10 Best Inflatable Travel Pillows

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Caroline joined Boston-based SmarterTravel in 2011 after living in Ireland, London, and Manhattan. She's traveled to all seven continents, jumped out of planes, and bungeed off bridges in the pursuit of a good story. She loves exploring off-the-beaten path destinations, anything outdoorsy, and all things adventure.

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The best inflatable travel pillows allow you to fall asleep even in a packed economy section. If you’ve tried basic U-shaped inflatable travel pillows with no success, you’ll want to read about these revolutionary options that actually prevent the dreaded head-bob.

Inflatable Travel Pillows to Get the Best in-Flight Sleep

These pillows all have unique features that address the most challenging upright-sleeping problems.

Eagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow

It’s amazing that a tiny little buckle can make such a big difference in comfort— Eagle Creek’s Exhale Neck Pillow takes the standard U-shape neck pillow and adds a small clip in the front that draws the two front ends together, thus eliminating that awkward empty spot that allows your head to fall forward and wake you up. It’s pretty genius.

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Travelrest Pillow

If you’re a side sleeper, the Travelrest is the best inflatable travel pillow for you. This unique design looks like a cushioned seatbelt—it can be attached to the side of your airplane seatrest, headrest of a car, or just worn across your body. Even though the pillow is large, it inflates quickly and deflates into a small package that’s easy to pack.

Xflyee Inflatable Travel Pillow

Xflyee’s Inflatable Travel Pillow is designed to provide neck support and is easy to store when not in use. The pillow is also slip resistant, so you don’t have to worry about your head sliding around in the event of turbulence.

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TETON Sports ComfortLite Self-Inflating Pillow

Don’t love blowing up your inflatable pillow on a crowded plane? TETON Sports Self-Inflating Pillow fills with air with just a quick twist of the side vent. It has two sides—a grey, non-slip side to keep your pillow in place while you sleep and a soft, orange microfiber side for maximum comfort.

HOMCA Travel Pillow

If you just want to put your head down and go to sleep, the HOMCA Travel Pillow actually allows you to do that (assuming the person in front of you hasn’t reclined all the way back). It inflates to a height of 21 inches, so you can rest your head face-down. There’s a face cradle in the top (like a massage table) that allows you to breathe, and arm holes in the side, so you can hug the pillow to keep it in place.

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AirComfy Inflatable Travel Pillow

This insanely comfortable pillow from AirComfy has a removable micro-velvet case for easy washing and comes with a handy carrying case for easy packing. This product also features a built-in air pump, so you can inflate it without having to blow into a tube.

Maliton Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow

So far we’ve covered the best inflatable neck pillows, but we’d be remiss not to mention this inflatable foot rest from Maliton . This pillow’s height can be adjusted to fit any body type and is designed to align with the dimensions of an airplane seat.

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Hoodie Pillow

The Hoodie Pillow feels like sleeping in your favorite sweatshirt—if your favorite sweatshirt offered an eyeshade and neck support. A cozy hood with adjustable drawstrings can be pulled over your eyes to block out light and keep your head warm (and also separate you from a less-than-clean plane or train seat), while the attached inflatable pillow supports your head.

Trekology Inflatable Camping Pillow

Looking for the best inflatable travel pillows for camping? This one from Trekology  is ultra-lightweight (just 3.1 ounces) and folds up to be smaller than a soda can, so you will barely notice it in your pack. It inflates quickly to be a full-size pillow, and is ergonomically designed to cradle your head while you sleep.

Klymit Pillow X

Upgrade your airplane seat with the Klymit Pillow X , which makes for a much more comfortable seat cushion. The Klymit’s x-pattern also makes it a great camping pillow, as it centers your head and will prevent neck pain.

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If your long-haul flights leave you with an aching back, sore feet, and cramped legs, then an airplane footrest might be in order to help you sleep and feel relaxed. These are the best footrest for travelers as recommended by our awesome readers!

Best Travel Foot Rest

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Some travelers just can’t get comfortable on a flight and that can be due to sitting for long periods of time, or other physical limitations. Sometimes it helps to elevate the feet, but that’s usually not an option since aircrafts are not built to accommodate this.

Rather than suffer from travel footrest airplane issues, you can bring along a mobile footrest to help make your trip way more comfortable. Especially if you often experience back, foot, or leg pain during your flights. They can also aid you in sleeping better on-board.

TFG readers share their top picks and tips on a footrest for travel, and this is what they said.

What Is the Best Travel Footrest to Feel More Comfortable on Flights?

Best airplane foot hammock.

Andyer Portable Travel Footrest

Andyer Portable Footrest

The Andyer is a budget-friendly, lightweight, and compact choice. Just hang this foot hammock and you’re ready to settle in!

One reader shares how a foot hammock for airplane trips worked for her. “I tried one of these footrest slings on a recent 15-hour flight to Dubai. I give it a big thumbs up! It hangs from your tray table and doesn’t affect the person seated in front of you.

You can get this one for under $10 on Amazon and another reader advises to “get the cheapest, less padded version. It takes up less room on the flight, easier to pack and just as effective.”

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Petutu Foot Rest Hammock

Petutu Airplane Footrest Hammock

The Petutu is easy-to-clean, reversible, and effortless to pack with a handy storage bag. It comes recommended by TFG readers and one shares, “I travel with this and it makes a difference.”

You can use it on an airplane, train or coach. Or you can throw this under your office desk when you’re home. We love multi-use and this one seems to be!

Readers share their top tips on how to have a stress-free flight!

Anxingo Footrest Hammock Sling

Anxingo Hammock Sling

The Anxingo foot hammock is easy to use and packs up nice and tight to ensure you have foot and leg comfort without taking up a ton of valuable carry-on real estate.

One reader got relief during her last journey, saying, “It worked great for me on an 8-hour flight. Rolls up into something smaller than a burrito so I was happy.”

Simply slip this onto the handles of the tray table, while it’s folded up or down, and it’s ready to use. When you’re done with it, pack it into the carrying bag to keep it compact and toss it into your personal bag. Voila!

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Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest

Sleep Ride Footrest

Readers say the Sleepy is a sound foot hammock for plane journeys to help support the feet, legs, and lower back. Hang it over the tray table and adjust the straps to your comfort.

One reader recalls she “used one of these on a recent trip to Paris and really liked it,” adding that “it helped her lower back to be able to stretch legs out and have her feet supported.”

Once the flight is over, simply throw it in its bag and stuff it into your travel purse. It’s lightweight and compact, ideal for any, or all your trips!

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Best Portable Footstool

North Coast EWH Portable Foot Rest

North Coast Compact Portable Folding Footrest

Portable footrests work well because they’re durable and long-lasting. The North Coas t is small enough to fit in an in-flight bag or your carry-on making it super travel-friendly.

One reader shares, “I’m short, so when your feet don’t always reach the floor it can be very uncomfortable. I have a foldable foot stool that I take on long flights, it folds nicely and fits in the front pocket of either my suitcase or backpack. I’ve had mine for 16+ years.”

Just slip this handy stool out of your bag and pop it up when your flight takes off. It’s easy to fold up and move when you need to get up for a stretch or pack away when your trip is done!

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Econo High Folding Travel Footrest

Econo-High Portable Folding Footstool

The Econo-High is portable because it folds neatly and fits into a travel pouch. Readers point out this one is a bit more solid to keep your feet comfortable, then a plastic model and can actually fit in your carry-on.

One reader says she brings a “little folding bench for her footrest and carries it with her everywhere and always uses it when she flies.”

Here’s a round-up of the best travel pillow for more restful in-flight naps!

Best Travel Foot Rest Pillow

Guass Inflatable Foot Pillow

Guass Inflatable Pillow

A very portable footrest airplane solution is an inflatable one. The Guass pillow is under $15 and TFG readers rave about how well it works for them.

One reader shares just that, saying, “I’ve used one of these footrests and would do so again. It helped to give my body a better position in the seat and relieve the pressure from my legs.”

Readers emphasize a pillow like this makes a real difference. As a bonus, an inflatable foot pillow can also double for use under your desk (at work or home), or while traveling on a bus or in a car. Truly, a versatile option!

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STYDDI Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow

STYDDI Inflatable Travel Footrest Pillow

The STYDDI is a packable foot rest that can help relax your feet and has PVC flocking for full comfort during your flight. 

One TFG reader shares the wonders of pillows. “I have short legs so I just use a little inflatable foot rest. It keeps my legs from swelling and my knee from hurting.”

This model has a two-layer mouthpiece that can help the pillow both inflate and deflate. Once deflated, this travel accessory can pack easily into your carry-on suitcase.

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Best Airplane Footrest Comparison Chart

Should i consider an airplane footrest.

A footrest can be a useful tool for travelers with frequent foot and leg pain or those that are on the shorter side. They help personalize travel to the needs of your body and make the flight more comfortable.

Many readers especially recommend this option if you’re under 5’3” because it gives you a little height. One reader shares, “I’m really short and having a footrest helps my legs feel more comfortable on long flights.”

They are equally as important if you’re flying with an injured foot or leg. Not only do they help with foot and leg pain, but one reader shares that they also help relieve back pain. “It helps offset pressure on my back during the flight.”

Alternative Footrest Solutions

Maybe you don’t have room in your carry-on or simply don’t want to take up space with an additional travel accessory. In that case, there are a few things you can use to help prop up your feet that you probably already have.

Use Your Under Seat Bag

One way to elevate your feet is to use your under-seat bag as a footrest. Since you’re bringing it along anyway, it can serve a secondary purpose.

A reader shares this tidbit, saying, “I always use my under-seat bag (usually a full backpack) as a footrest. This allows me to scoot it around to extend each or both of my legs as needed, and I can scoot it out of the way.” 

Use a Detachable Strap as a Sling

If you favor the sling method of resting your feet, then there is a DIY way you to achieve a similar experience. How you ask? 

One TFG reader shares this tip! “I use the detachable shoulder strap from my bag as a foot sling.” This means you don’t have to bring along anything extra but can still obtain comfort.

Use Your Travel Pillow

If you’re already packing a travel pillow for your flight, it can also double as a footrest (pending you’re not already using it for under your head). Which could be the perfect solution to avoid packing extra.

A reader recounts her DIY foot rest pillow trick. “Try a blow-up neck pillow , place it on the floor, and put your feet on it. It will add about 4-inches of floor height.” 

It’s not only inflatable pillows that can do the trick. Another reader offers another option, adding, “I have a wedge travel pillow that can double as a footrest. I love it!”

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Other Helpful Tips

Keeping your feet elevated is a good start, but there are other tips and tricks that readers recommended to keep your feet and back comfortable during air travel.

Use Compression Socks

Compression socks are designed to add pressure to your legs to maintain blood flow, along with reducing swelling or discomfort. 

They are widely celebrated by TFG readers and make most travel accessory top lists. If you anticipate sitting through a long flight, then you might want to check a pair of these out.  

Want the right pair? Check out the best compression socks for air travel.

If you’re on a particularly long-haul flight, one way to keep your feet and legs comfortable is to get up and walk around every so often. Getting up on your feet can help get the blood flowing and stretch them out.

You might also want to consider doing some exercises to help stretch your feet and legs. Movement can help keep your legs pain free (or at least less) on lengthy air journeys. 

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How to Pack Your Footrest

Who says packing cubes are limited to clothing? Many of our readers use them to pack much of what they bring on their trips, as they allow you to organize by number and color, so you know what’s in each bag.

Not only do these handy cubes allow you to keep your things organized and compact, but they can also be used to store a footrest into your carry-on, so when you embark on the plane, it’s easy to take out. Watch the video below for more.

You can learn our hacks with packing cubes in this video !

We put together a five-part YouTube series showing the different methods to use packing cubes for travel. If you use this specific packing strategy, packing cubes can also compress your belongings. This is the secret to traveling carry-on only!

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• Suitable for aircraft, travel, etc.

• Comfortable Journey: get your legs up for a good rest and better circulation.The foot rest pillow be become a perfect companion for any of your flights.
• Traveling with Kids: The inflatable foot rest pillow may greatly improve the quality of sleep on the journey, can also try to let the children lay down to rest or sleep, comfortably like a bed on a regular airplane seat during flights.
• Soft PVC Flocking: Friendly Material, Healthy and Hygenic.SIZE-Inflated:15.2inch x 11.4inch x 18inch; Deflated: 7.1inch x5.1inch
• Airport Waiting and Flight Connections: can be used also as stool or a chair while waiting for a flight in the airport, adults can lay down their head on it as a big pillow during wait time.
• Easy to Carry: can be compressed to small size and light weight. The Leg Rest Pillow will be perfect for longer trips.

• The best companion for a long journey - This footrest pillow is flexibly adjustable. You can choose to use one, two or three layers. So it can help you to enjoy your feet on the plane or in car at its best. In addition, it can be used as a bed on the airplane in which children can sleep or used as a seat when you are waiting for a car.
• Packaging and size - The package contains a inflatable travel pillow, a floor cover against dust and a sleep mask. Size: three-layer inflatable: 30cmx40cmx46cm (15.8 "x11.8" x18.1 "), Deflated portable packing size: 20cmx8.5cmx8.5cm (7.9" x3.5 "x3.5").
• It is very easy to inflate it and let it out - Only takes one minute to inflate the foot rest pillow. (You can blow directly with your mouth or use an air pump). Please open the nozzles, wait a few seconds, then you can let the air out. After that, please fold it and place it in a portable bag before using it again next time.
• Soft and comfortable to use - Our foot rest pillow is made of PVC flocking fabric. This material is an environmentally friendly material which is not harmful to the human body. Moreover, there is no unpleasant odor and inconvenience in the use.
• One year warranty and good customer service - customer satisfaction comes first, if you are not satisfied with our products, you can immediately send us an e-mail, our customer service team will give you a satisfactory response as soon as possible.

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Choosing the Best Inflatable Foot Rest

If you have yet to try a foot rest that is inflatable, then you are probably wondering what benefits they offer. There are actually quite a few. Here are just a couple of examples to give you a better idea.

• Reduces Pressure on your Legs – One of the issues that everyone will face on a long haul flight is the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. Obviously, this is something that you want to avoid at all costs. One of the ways that you can reduce your risk of developing DVT is to use an inflatable foot rest .
• More Comfortable – Another problem that you will find with long haul flights is that the seats can often be uncomfortable. This is especially true if you are shorter than average because you won’t be able to rest your feet properly. By using an inflatable foot rest you can rest your feet which will be far more comfortable.
• You Can Adjust the Height – The big issue with plane seats is that you simply cannot adjust the height of them. If you’re a tall person then this is likely not going to be an issue for you, but if you are shorter then it is going to be uncomfortable. With a footrest that you can inflate, you are able to adjust the height until it is comfortable.

When it comes to choosing the best inflatable foot rest, there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind. One of the best things that you can do is to make sure that you read some thorough customer reviews so that you are able to make an informed decision on which is the best foot rest for you. We have taken some of the work out of this for you by testing and reviewing some of the most popular ourselves. Please see below for our reviews.

Top 3 Inflatable Foot Rests

3. comfort ninja.

• 1 Year Warranty
• Extras: Floor Cover, Sleep Mask
• Inflated: 30cmx40cmx46cm
• PVC Flocking

• Comes with a sleep mask.
• Comfortable and sturdy.
• It seemed to deflate a little too quickly.

Maliton Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow for Plane, Toddler Airplane Travel Essentials, Car Seat Foot Rest for Kids, Adjustable Height Leg Pillow for Travel, Office and Home (Grey, 1Pack)

When it came to inflating this foot rest, we had no problems at all. It has two parts to inflate from and they both filled up very quickly indeed. One thing that we really liked is how firm the foot rest is when it is filled to capacity.

The PVC flocking material is really comfortable to use, both with or without shoes which is perfect for traveling long distances. The price range that you can expect to pay for this foot rest is very affordable and the extra sleep mask is a really nice extra touch.

The only issue that we seemed to have with this one is that it started to deflate quite soon into the journey. This may be just one faulty foot rest or it might be a common problem. Either way, it was a little frustrating. However, it is a very affordable product so it is worth considering for a one off.

2. AirGoods Inflatable Travel Pillow

• Extras: Dust Cover, Carry Pouch
• Inflated: 40.6cmx30.5cmx45.7cm

• Very comfortable.
• Affordable.
• The height can't be adjusted.

Travel Foot Rest Pillow - Kids Plane Bed | Inflatable Kids Travel Pillow for Expanded Airplane Leg Rest, Car or Train Travel

Upon taking the inflatable foot rest out of the packaging, we were able to inflate it within a matter of seconds. When trying it out, we were really pleased to notice how firm it is. You can tell that it is really supportive, especially on the ankles.

One thing that we really liked about this one is how soft the PVC flocking is. Even after using the foot rest for an hour it didn't feel uncomfortable in the slightest and we didn't notice it feeling hot at all which you do get with flocking sometimes.

The only drawback with this one is that the height of it cannot be adjusted. We felt that it would have been much better if it could be inflated to different heights to accommodate for taller and shorter people. Aside from that, this is a great product.

1. FengNiao Foot Rest Review - Our Top Choice

• 24 Month Warranty
• Deflated: 7x5.1”

• Really lightweight foot rest.
• Very easy to inflate.
• Three height settings.

Tecare Travel Pillow for Leg Foot Rest with Sleep Mask, Inflatable Multi-Function for Kids to Lay Down or Sleep on Long Flights,Suitable for Airplanes, Cars, Buses, Trains, Office Napping, Camp

Our first impressions of this foot rest were great. The PVC flocking material is very soft to touch and feels really comfortable. When we first took the inflatable foot rest out of the packaging, we were a little concerned that it might take a long time to inflate. This was not the case; it took us a matter of minutes to inflate it to the highest level.

One of the things that we really liked about this one is that it can actually be used for multiple things. You can either use it as a foot rest, a pillow for your back, or even a comfy bed for smaller kids. It is also suitable for use around the home as well as other long distance travel other than plane.

We didn't have any issues with this foot rest at all. It remained firm throughout our use and didn't start to deflate at all, which is why we have made this one our top choice.

Hopefully now you have a better idea of the right inflatable foot rest for your next journey. Each of these three are great products and well worth considering.

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The Best Travel Pillows for Long-Haul Flights

By Lauren Burvill

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If you travel regularly you’ve probably learnt to spot the difference between a frequent flier and a rookie—the most obvious tell-tale sign being a bulky travel pillow, typically carried by an inexperienced flier, hanging from a backpack or being worn (wrongly) around the back of their neck before they even get on the plane. Many of us are guilty of buying one of these beanbag worms from the airport duty-free shop, only to realize that they’re more trouble than they’re actually worth.

Do a little research though—as we’ve done for you here— and you might be pleasantly surprised to find that the humble travel pillow has upped its game recently. Specialized brands like  Trtl  and  BCozzy  have entered the market, while pillows that range in shape and materials have popped up on Amazon.

So which ones are actually worth taking on a flight ? We asked our frequent flying editors to test out the most reviewed styles.

How we choose the best travel pillows

Every pillow on this list has been independently tested and reviewed by our editors. When testing, we consider quality, price, unique design features, as well as overall function and visual appeal.

Our top picks:

• Best overall travel pillow: Cabeau Evolution S3 travel pillow
• Best for neck support: Trtl travel pillow
• Best for side sleepers: BCozzy neck pillow
• Best budget buy: Dot & Dot Twist memory foam travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: overall comfort

If you're looking for an upgrade to a basic does-the-job travel pillow or suffer from neck or back pain, Cabeau's Evolution S3 travel pillow is the best we've tested so far. The memory foam style has considered everything, from an adjustable toggle clasp to secure the pillow comfortably around your neck, to a handy side pocket—ideal for storing headphones or earplugs. What really sets this pillow apart from the rest are the velcro straps on the back, designed to loop around a plane seat's headrest, helping to keep your head upright and take any pressure off your neck.

Why we love it:  “The foam in this pillow is extremely comfortable, but what I love most is that the back of the pillow is flat, so you can sit right up against your seat, unlike the typical travel pillow styles which tend to be round and tilt your neck down slightly. The straps are a great idea, but if you're short it might not be possible to secure to the headrest, so keep that in mind. It also comes in a sleek cylindrical bag that, when clipped onto your carry-on , you’d never even know there was a travel pillow inside." — Sarah Allard , digital editor, Condè Nast Traveller UK

Best travel pillow for: neck support

Less a pillow and more a supportive wrap for your neck, this unique design from Trtl is ideal if you're short on space and weight in your carry-on luggage—it weighs only 4.5 ounces. The pillow is designed to look like a scarf and features a clever curved U-shaped neck support stand that sits under your jaw and is then secured in place by wrapping the fabric around your neck and connecting the velcro.

Why we love it:  “I often feel like most typical travel pillows are too bulky and hard to get comfortably on, so I was keen to try this style. It's perfect for keeping your neck upright and avoiding any of the nodding that can happen while asleep. I'll admit, it feels a little strange at first to put it on, but the hypoallergenic fleece is soft and warm. It's a great option not just for plane travel, but also long road trips or train journeys.” — Sarah James , deputy digital editor, Condè Nast Traveller UK

Best travel pillow for: upper body support

This clever crossbody-sling pillow offers neck and head support while allowing you to truly relax and lean to one side to fall asleep. The pillow comes with a cord at the top that can be secured in place by looping over your seat’s headrest. You can wear the pillow on either side across your body, or down one side, creating more of a barrier between you and the person next to you. The pillow is inflatable, too, so it takes up hardly any room in your luggage.

Why we love it:  “I really love the shape of this pillow, as it cradles not just your neck, but your whole upper body. Although I usually don’t like inflatable pillows, the rigidity of this style works to make you feel secure while sitting upright.” — Lauren Burvill , senior commerce editor, Condè Nast Traveller UK

Best travel pillow for: red-eye flights

More than just a neck pillow, the Pluto Pod boasts a lightly structured and padded hood, as well as a pull-down eye mask. Do you resemble a bobble-headed, 1950s-style alien when you wear it? Yes, you do. Is it, by far, one of the best travel pillows we've tested? Absolutely.

Why we love it : “The pillow has helped me cut down on my sleeping tools. With the Pod, I can eschew ear plugs and an eye mask because the padded hood dampens noise and the flip-down eye mask blocks almost all light. Sleeping with one is like being inside a mini sensory deprivation tank, except you don’t have to worry about getting wet.” — Juliet Izon , contributor

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Best travel pillow for: flexibility

Made of memory foam, this twist style pillow can be bent and contoured to almost any shape. Its flexibility means it can be worn in several ways, from around the neck to under your head, shoulders, or even lower back.

Why we love it:  “I often toss and turn a lot when trying to get to sleep, so I find I’m particularly wriggly when trying to get comfortable on a flight. This kind of flexible twist style of the pillow was perfect for me, as I was able to shape it to exactly where I needed it to be. I ended up settling with it half behind my neck and half under my chin, so I could lie on my side and get a couple of hours of precious sleep.” —L.B.

Best travel pillow for: side sleepers

Similar to the Trtl pillow but padded with soft microfleece and covered with microsuede, BCozzy's wrap-around design offers plenty of flexibility in terms of how you wear it. The pillow comes in two sizes and when wrapped around the neck offers double the support for your head, neck, and chin. The real standout of this design is the flat back, which is not only great for maintaining a healthy posture, but also means you can fold the pillow in half and wear it on one side.

Why we love it:  “Even on a plane, I'm a side sleeper. My go-to way to snooze is angling the side headrest as far as it can go so I can rest my head in the corner. Headrests can be very hit-and-miss on planes though, so being able to fold the BCozzy pillow in half is ideal as it can prop my neck and chin up on one side without it feeling too suffocating.” —L.B.

Best for: warmth

This squishy infinity-style pillow is all about the soft and breathable bamboo fabric it’s made from. Coming in one large loop, the pillow is worn by wrapping around the neck twice and adjusting and scrunching accordingly depending on the level of comfort you’re looking for.

Why we love it:  “I’d say this pillow is less about neck support and more about soft and cozy scarf–meets–pillow hybrid. It feels like a sleeping bag for your neck—ideal if you get cold easily and are looking for something that’s more snuggly rather than stiff.” —L.B.

Best travel pillow for : Versatility

Slip this microbead-filled cap over your head and you’ll completely redefine the experience of sleeping on the go. From the outside, the wacky-shaped headpiece may feel a tad like a Teletubbies costume, but once you pull your head through the 27.5-inch opening, any place you find yourself in—no matter how bright or how loud—can turn into a sleep zone.

Why we love it: “And there’s no right or wrong way to use it: On a plane, use it to lean against the wall of the window seat, lie head down on the tray table of the middle seat, or tilt backward on the headrest of the seat.” — Rachel Chang , contributor

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The best travel pillows for taking on a long flight

By Lauren Burvill and Charley Ward

If you travel regularly you’ve probably learnt to spot the difference between a frequent flyer and a rookie – the most obvious tell-tale sign being a bulky travel pillow, typically carried by an inexperienced flyer, hanging from a backpack or being worn around the back of their neck before they even get on the plane. Many of us are guilty of buying one of these beanbag worms from the airport duty-free shop, only to realise that they’re more trouble than they’re actually worth.

Do a little research though – as we’ve done for you here – and you might be pleasantly surprised to find that the humble travel pillow has upped its game recently. Specialised brands like  trtl  and  BCozzy  have entered the market, while neck pillows that range in shape and materials have popped up on Amazon.

So which ones are actually worth taking on a flight ? We asked our frequent flying editors to test out the most reviewed styles.

The best travel pillow to buy in 2023 at a glance

• Best overall: Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
• Best for neck support: Trtl travel pillow
• Best for side sleepers: BCozzy neck pillow and Travelrest pillow
• Best for price: Ecosafeter portable travel pillow
• Best lie flat pillow: Mini Snoooze travel pillow

How we tested the best travel pillows

Every travel neck pillow on this list has been independently tested and reviewed in our office by our editors Charley Ward and Lauren Burvill . Each pillow is then passed on to a member of the wider team to take with them on a flight to further test when travelling. When testing, we look for quality, design features and value for money, as well as overall function and visual appeal.

What are the different types of travel pillow?

There’s a variety of shapes on offer, so think about your personal needs and preferences before making your choice. The main kinds are:

• Memory foam travel pillows. These mould to your body in a way that’s far superior to the traditional beanbag styles on offer at the airport. Cabeau Evolution and Kierain do these very well, and Ecosafeter’s version also has a slight hump at the back to help relax your spine.
• Body slings. These styles are great for side sleepers, offering full upper body support that you can lean against while you drift off. Travelrest’s inflatable travel pillow is our favourite, which can be worn cross-body or to your side to create a firmer separation between yourself and your neighbour. Dot & Dot does a similar version that can be twisted however suits, so you can use it around your neck, shoulders or even tucked below your lower back, helping to ease whichever area is most achey.
• Wraparound neck pillows. These twist around the neck like a scarf, offering double the support of U-shaped designs. They also tend to be cosier as a result. Bcozzy’s has a flat back, to help you keep a better posture, while Huzi’s infinity neck pillow is comfy, soft and scrunchy, allowing you to bunch it up where it suits best.
• Neck supports. Travel brand Trtl has been upping the ante lately. The brand's signature fleecy wraparound scarf cleverly hides an internal neck and chin support structure that keeps your neck in the optimum upright sleeping position, even in the middle seat or aisle seat. There’s now an adjustable version, as well, providing extra support for those on the taller side. They come with a carry bag that attaches to your rucksack.
• Mini classic pillows . Perfect for adding a bit more comfort when sitting in first or business class seats – and when in your hotel room too. Snoooze does our favourite, which is 100% machine washable and rolls up into a carry bag just 30 by 11cm, so it’ll tuck nicely in your hand luggage when not in use.

See below for our full take on each of the best travel neck pillows available to buy now.

Cabeau Evolution's S3 travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: overall comfort

If you're looking for a basic does-the-job travel pillow, the one below from Kierain is the ideal buy. But if you're looking for a step above in terms of design and comfort, or suffer from neck or back pain, Cabeau's pillow is the best we've tested so far. The memory foam style has considered everything, from an adjustable toggle clasp to secure the pillow comfortably around your neck, to a handy side pocket – ideal for storing headphones or earplugs. What really sets this pillow apart from the rest though are the velcro straps at the back, designed to loop around a plane seat's headrest, helping to keep your head upright and take any pressure off your neck.

Why we like it:  “I tested this pillow when I flew to Mexico City. The foam in it is extremely comfortable, but what I love most is that the back of the pillow is flat, so you can sit right up against your seat, unlike the typical travel pillow styles which tend to be round and tilt your neck down slightly. The straps are a great idea, but if you're short it might not be possible to secure to the headrest, so keep that in mind. It also comes in a sleek cylindrical bag that, when clipped onto your carry-on luggage , you’d never even know there was a travel pillow inside." Sarah Allard, digital editor

Kierain’s travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: overall value

Kierain has one of the top-rated and best selling  travel pillows on Amazon , and it’s easy to see why. A step above the standard microbead styles, this travel pillow is 100 per cent memory foam with a soft velour cover, plus has an easy-to-use snap closure, making it simple to secure and stay in place.

Why we like it:  “The bag it comes in is surprisingly small (about the size of a small wash bag), so it hardly takes up any room in your  carry on luggage , which is a real plus. The best part though is the plush and squidgy memory foam. I often find the traditional neck pillows too stiff and constricting, but this one was soft while still giving good support.” Sarah James, deputy digital editor

trtl's original pillow

Best travel pillow for: neck support

Less a pillow and more a supportive wrap for your neck, this unique design from trtl is ideal if you're short on space and weight in your carry-on luggage – it weighs only 148 grams. The pillow is designed to look like a scarf and features a clever curved u-shaped neck support stand that sits under your jaw and is then secured in place by wrapping the fabric around your neck and connecting the velcro.

Why we like it:  “I often feel like most typical travel pillows are too bulky and hard to get comfortable on, so I was keen to try this style when I flew to Vancouver. It's perfect for keeping your neck upright and avoiding any of the nodding that can happen while asleep. I'll admit, it feels a little strange at first to put it on, but the hypoallergenic fleece is soft and warm. It's a great option not just for plane travel, but also long road trips or train journeys.” Sarah James, deputy digital editor

Trtl Travel Pillow Plus

Best travel pillow for: customised support for your exact requirements

Trtl has revamped its clever wrap-style neck pillow to accommodate people of all heights more comfortably. The latest iteration is adjustable, to better suit your particular requirements, and the pillow section itself has been given a high-density foam makeover. Trtl’s offering is a lot smaller than standard U-shaped pillows, and weighs a petite 225 grams, so it won’t take up precious space in your hand luggage – or you could use the included clip to attach it to your rucksack .

Why we like it: “I tried both the original and the revamped Trtl pillows on a flight to Japan, and this one definitely proved a more comfortable fit. It does take a bit of fiddling to get it to sit properly, and the fleece wrap is certainly cosy – even a bit too warm at points. Reviews are mixed online, but I think it’s worth taking the time to adjust it correctly as, once I did, it made for a far more comfortable experience than using standard U-shaped neck pillows. For long haul flights in coach, it’s certainly worth a try; I had no neck pain at all when I finally disembarked from the plane.” Charley Ward, commerce writer

Travelrest pillow

Best travel pillow for: upper body support

This clever across-body-sling pillow offers neck and head support while allowing you to truly relax and lean to one side to fall asleep. The pillow comes with a cord at the top that can be secured in place by looping over your seat’s headrest. You can wear the pillow on either side across your body, or down one side, creating more of a barrier between you and the person next to you. The pillow is inflatable too, so it takes up hardly any room in your luggage

Our verdict:  “This pillow came in handy on a flight to Australia. I really love the shape of this style, as it cradles not just your neck, but your whole upper body. Although I usually don’t like inflatable pillows, the rigidity of this style works to make you feel secure while sitting upright.” Lauren Burvill, commerce editor

Dot&Dot’s twist travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: flexibility

Made of memory foam, this twist style pillow can be bent and contoured to almost any shape. Its flexibility means it can be worn in several ways, from around the neck to under your head, shoulders or even lower back.

Why we like it:  “I often toss and turn a lot when trying to get to sleep, so I find I’m particularly wriggly when trying to get comfortable on a flight. This kind of flexible twist style of the pillow was perfect for me, as I was able to shape it to exactly where I needed it to be. I ended up settling with it half behind my neck and half under my chin, so I could lie on my side and get a couple of hours of precious sleep.” Lauren Burvill, commerce editor

Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow

Best travel pillow for: ergonomic design with a luxurious feel

Ostrichpillow has a number of interesting travel pillows (are you brave enough to try this napping aid ?), including a genius padded headband -come-eye mask that makes quickly grabbing some shut-eye while leaning against the window actually comfortable. The Go pillow, however, is the brand’s most traditional offering. It has a memory foam core with a velcro closure to ensure a snug fit, no matter the shape or size of your neck. It compresses down impressively small when stored in the included drawstring travel bag, making it easy to bring along in even the smallest cases. It has a removable and washable cover as well.

Why we like it: “It’s really, really soft, and satisfyingly squishy at the same time; the memory foam filling is clearly high-quality. In fact, out of all the travel pillows I’ve tried, this one feels the most luxurious when in use. It kept my neck at a good angle to avoid aches and pains – it was surprisingly supportive, in fact. It’s easy to adjust and I like that the cover can be slung straight in the washing machine, so it’s ready to go for your next trip.” Charley Ward, commerce writer

Ecosafeter’s portable travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: price

The Ecosafeter travel pillow is a memory foam style with a slight “hump” shape that’s designed to help relax the Cervical spine. The design is particularly great for sleeping upright, especially if you suffer from back or neck pain, with added neck support as well as a soft and flexible feel.

Why we like it:  “I find it super difficult to sleep upright, which is why I loved the high back and firm cushioned support on this pillow. I took it with me on an overbooked flight with a 2am takeoff and did manage to get some sleep, admittedly in and out, but that’s better than my usual long haul wide-eyed experience.” Sophie Knight, visuals editor

BCozzy's neck pillow

Best travel pillow for: side sleepers

Similar to the trtl pillow but padded with soft microfleece and covered with microsuede, BCozzy's wrap-around design offers plenty of flexibility in terms of how you wear it. The pillow comes in two sizes and when wrapped around the neck offers double the support for your head, neck and chin. The real standout of this design is the flat back, which is not only great for maintaining a healthy posture but also means you can fold the pillow in half and wear it on one side.

Why we like it:  “Even on a plane, I'm a side sleeper. My go-to way to snooze is angling the side headrest as far as it can go so I can rest my head in the corner. Headrests can be very hit-and-miss on planes though, so being able to fold the BCozzy pillow in half is ideal as it can prop my neck and chin up on one side without feeling too suffocating." Lauren Burvill, commerce editor

Huzi infinity pillow

Best for: warmth

This squishy infinity-style pillow is all about the soft and breathable bamboo fabric it’s made from. Coming in one large loop, the pillow is worn by wrapping around the neck twice and adjusting and scrunching accordingly depending on the level of comfort you’re looking for.

Our verdict:  “I’d say this pillow is less about neck support and more about soft and cosy scarf–meets–pillow hybrid. It feels like a sleeping bag for your neck, ideal if you get cold easily and are looking for something that’s more snuggly rather than stiff.” Lauren Burvill, commerce editor

Snoooze travel pillow

Best travel pillow for:  lying flat

One for not just the plane but also the hotel, this flat pillow from Snoooze is particularly suited to business or first class passengers flying in a flatbed. Danish designer Ann Sjogreen Sanger worked with scientists, sleep experts and leading UK manufacturers to create the two travel pillows – a full size and mini option. Both are machine washable, come with a soft 100 per cent cotton pillow case and roll up into compact travel bags – the mini fits into a cylindrical bag that’s 30cm by 11cm.

Why we like it:  “This pillow feels surprisingly full and thick compared to how compact it can be stored. I always struggle with hotel pillows (they’re often too big and fluffy), but the Snoooze feels firm yet squidgy and helped me get proper deep sleep during a hotel stay in Greece recently. I tested the full size, but think the mini can do the same job if you’re short on carry-on space or would prefer to use a flat pillow to get some sleep in economy.”

Lifeventure inflatable travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: space-saving

You won’t find any bells and whistles with Lifeventure’s inflatable travel pillow, but at £12.99, the price is hard to beat for your standard u-shaped travel pillow. It packs down into a remarkably bijou carrying case and weighs in at just 54 grams. A dual valve makes it easy to blow up very quickly – I inflated it by mouth in two minutes.

Why we like it: “I wasn’t convinced by the idea of an inflatable polyester travel pillow, especially not in comparison to some of the super-soft memory foam numbers I’ve tried (Ostrichpillow cinches it for me in the cosiness stakes). However, I was pleasantly surprised on test. The material is clearly good quality and it provides decent enough neck support when fully inflated. But really, the main plus point of this pillow is how compact and lightweight it is when deflated. It folds down smaller than your average purse. If you have back or neck issues, avoid this one. But if you’re off backpacking, or space in your bag is an especially hot commodity, then this pillow is the one to buy.” Charley Ward, commerce writer

Slip travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: fashionistas

Beauty aficionados will know that silk pillowcases are superior to cotton offerings for those seeking smoother, sleeker hair – studies have shown that its slippery, friction-free surface helps to both tackle frizz and reduce stress on delicate facial skin while you slumber. So why compromise when you’re on a plane? Luxury silk pillowcase brand Slip has used the same 22 momme long fibre mulberry silk for its travel pillow as it does its regular cases, along with a super-dense foam inner that secures around the neck with an adjustable strap for 360-degree support. It’s available to purchase separately or as a set with a matching silk eye mask for an extra cost (currently on sale ).

Why we like it:  “This is another unusual option – its vivacious appearance generated some comments in the office upon unboxing. It’s not one for wallflowers; it’s very colourful and one of the largest pillows (if not the largest) we’ve ever seen. Nobody’s going to miss you while you’re wearing it – and if you’re especially petite, it likely won’t suit. Nonetheless, the silky finish feels both luxurious and cooling when around the neck, which doesn’t go amiss on a stuffy aeroplane. The traditional U shape doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but for those seeking a little luxury on long haul flights, this is a welcome treat. Be warned: this pillow isn’t going to squeeze into your suitcase, so bear that in mind, but it gives a high level of support and keeps your neck upright, so a good choice if this is the most comfortable position for you on a plane.” Charley Ward, commerce writer

Snugl travel pillow

Best travel pillow for: versatility

Snugl’s well-designed and thoughtful memory foam travel pillow is available in three sizes to ensure you get the best fit (taking a different approach to Trtl, with its adjustable number above). It’s made from quality, hypoallergenic memory foam with a removable washable cover. There are a selection of colours to choose from, and there’s a carabiner clip to attach the travel bag to your suitcase.

Why we like it: “Don’t be fooled by the chunky appearance – this Snugl pillow packs down into an impressively small bag. It toes the line well between portability and being robust enough to ensure a lack of neck ache when you disembark the plane; this really impressed. But what we like the most is how adjustable it is. There are two straps to secure it around your neck to your preferred tightness, and it’s been created to comfortably sit around your neck in either a conventional, reversed, forward facing or shoulder-facing arrangement to accommodate your sleeping style – a real plus for me as a side-sleeper.” Charley Ward, commerce writer

Are Travel Pillows Worth the Investment? 🤗15 Best Travel Pillows: Your Ultimate Companion for Comfortable Journeys

Are Travel Pillows Worth the Investment? Yes! The comfort and quality of sleep you’ll experience during your travels are well worth the investment.

When you travel, your top priority is reaching your destination comfortably and enjoying every moment of your journey.

However, sleepless nights and neck discomfort can be common pain points. Travel Pillows are designed to alleviate these issues, offering the support and comfort you need.

In this article, we will guide you through a curated selection of the best travel pillows that can make your adventures more relaxing.

We’ve conducted in-depth research to provide you with expert insights and personal experiences, ensuring you choose the ideal travel companion for a peaceful journey.

🧐 Things To Consider Before Buying The Best Travel Pillows [Buying Guide]

1. ultimate travel pillow & neck pillow by travelrest, 2. exhale travel neck pillow by eagle creek, 3. scientifically proven super soft neck support travel pillow by trtl pillow, 4. fully adjustable neck pillow plus for airplane travel by trtl, 5. home travel soft neck scarf support sleep by huzi , 6. inflatable travel pillow for airplane by xflyee, 7. portable head neck rest inflatable pillow by travel pillow, 8. comfortlite self-inflating pillow by teton sports, 9. memory foam airplanes neck pillows by saireider , 10. sleep mask and memory foam pillow by gosleep, 11. evolution cool neck support pillow by cabeau, 12. ultralight inflatable camping travel pillow by trekology, 13. inflatable travel foot rest pillow by maliton , 14. hoodiepillow brand (inflatable) travel hoodie pillow-gray, 15. inflatable neck travel pillow by aircomfy , 1. inflatable travel pillows, 2. microbead travel pillows, 3. memory foam travel pillows, 👌 benefits for travel pillows, q. are memory foam pillows suitable for side sleepers, q. can inflatable travel pillows be adjusted for firmness, q. are natural fiber travel pillows hypoallergenic, q. how should i clean my travel pillow, q. how do i store my travel pillow when not in use, q. which type of travel pillow is best for side sleepers, q. are inflatable travel pillows comfortable, q. can i use a travel pillow in various travel settings, q. are travel pillows machine-washable, 😇 conclusion, ✉ tell us in the comments your opinion about the best travel pillows..

Here’s a buying guide to help you select the best travel pillow for your needs:

• Size and Portability: Consider the size of the travel pillow when deflated or compressed. It should fit easily in your carry-on bag or backpack. Some travel pillows come with a compact carrying pouch or can be attached to your luggage for convenience.
• Support and Comfort: Look for a travel pillow that provides proper neck and head support, preventing your head from falling forward. Opt for a design that cradles your neck and keeps your spine aligned, reducing the risk of neck pain or discomfort.
• Cover Material: Choose a pillow with a removable and washable cover. This is essential as travel pillows can become dirty during your journeys.
• Versatility: Some travel pillows are designed to be used in various positions, like behind your back or under your chin. Consider your preferred sleeping posture and select a versatile option.
• Durability: Check the quality of materials and construction to ensure the pillow will withstand the rigors of travel.
• Hygiene and Allergies: If you have allergies, consider hypoallergenic materials and covers that are easy to clean and maintain.
• Noise: Inflatable pillows may produce noise when you move, which could disturb your sleep. Consider this factor if you’re a light sleeper.
• Price: Travel pillows come in a wide price range. Set your budget, but keep in mind that investing in a quality pillow can significantly enhance your travel experience.
• Customer Reviews: Research online reviews and recommendations from other travelers to get insights into the comfort, durability, and overall performance of the pillow you’re considering.
• Try Before You Buy: If possible, try the travel pillow in-store or borrow one from a friend to assess its comfort and fit before making a purchase.

📃 Best Travel Pillows For The Proper Sleep On The Plane

Each of these pillows has a unique characteristic that addresses the most difficult upright-sleeping issues.

The Travelrest is the ideal inflatable travel pillow if you sleep on your side. This one-of-a-kind design resembles a padded seatbelt and may be firmly attached to the side of an airplane seat, a car headrest, or simply draped across your body.

Despite its size, the pillow inflates swiftly and deflates into a small package that is easy to handle.

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It’s incredible how a small buckle can make such a difference in comfort. Eagle Creek’s Exhale Neck Pillow takes a regular U-shape neck pillow and adds a little clip in the front that draws the two front ends together, removing the awkward empty place that allows your head to fall forward and wake you up.  It’s pretty genius.

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The scarf-like, fleece Trtl Pillow — pronounced “turtle” — will be your sleep savior if you’ve found that U-shaped neck pillows don’t provide the support you need to fall asleep.

It has a stronger inner rib that conforms to the form of any neck, jaw, or shoulder.

It’s half the size of a regular neck pillow, plus it’s machine washable in the unfortunate situation of deep-sleep drool.

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With the release of the Trtl Plus , whatever complaints that users of the original Trtl Pillow may have had — the fleece cover can become a little warm; the support angle isn’t exactly suitable for every neck — are left on the tarmac.

The updated version includes adjustable neck support for Goldilocks-style comfort, as well as a breathable mesh fabric wrap. Although the price is higher, we believe that excellent sleep is priceless.

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Huzi Design’s Infinity Pillow is a game-changer. It’s shaped like an infinity symbol, and you may wrap it in virtually any way you like.

Its high-quality bamboo fabric is machine washable, hypoallergenic, and antibacterial, and when worn over the ears, it even has noise-canceling capabilities.

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When not in use, the Xflyee Inflatable Travel Pillow is designed to provide neck support and is easy to store. You won’t have to worry about your head sliding around in the event of turbulence because the pillow is slip-resistant.

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If all you want to do is lay your head down and sleep, the HOMCA Travel Pillow will accommodate you (provided the person in front of you hasn’t reclined all the way back).

It expands to a height of 21 inches, allowing you to rest your head on it.

There’s a face cushion at the top (similar to a massage table) that allows you to breathe, as well as armholes on the sides that allow you to grip the cushion to keep it in place.

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On a packed plane, don’t you like blowing up your inflatable pillow? With a fast twist of the side vent, the TETON Sports Self-Inflating Pillow fills with air.

It includes two sides: a non-slip grey side that keeps your pillow in place while you sleep and a soft, orange microfiber side that provides maximum comfort. 

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The Mlvoc Travel Neck Pillow was designed with light sleepers in mind. Customers like that the memory foam adapts to their neck curves and has a sweat-resistant cover, but their favorite feature appears to be that the cushion is flat at the back and rests pleasantly against their seat.

The pillow also comes with a molded sleep mask and a pair of foam earplugs, and it folds up into a convenient carry case.

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The GoSleep Pillow Travel Kit will keep your head cradled securely in position if you’re practically nodding off as you try to nod off.

The eye mask is attached to the back of your headrest with an adjustable elastic thread, however, keep in mind that this feature may only be beneficial if your seat back doesn’t have a screen; avoid this one if you travel JetBlue or Delta.

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The Cabeau Evolution Cool Pillow is for you if just thinking about a thick, fluffy pillow wrapped around your neck makes you sweat. When the little air conditioning vent above you is in “does this even work?” mode, the sporty design blends memory foam with cooling air circulation vents and sweat-wicking fabric.

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Are you looking for the best camping inflatable travel pillows? Trekology’s version is ultra-lightweight (just 3.1 ounces) and folds down to the size of a soda can, so it won’t take up much room in your pack.

It swiftly expands to a full-size cushion and is ergonomically intended to support your head as you sleep.

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So far, we’ve looked at the best inflatable neck pillows, but we’d be negligent if we didn’t highlight Maliton’s inflatable footrest . The height of this cushion can be changed to fit any body type, and it’s made to match the specifications of an airplane seat.

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The Hoodie Pillow provides the comfort of sleeping in your favorite sweatshirt but with the added benefits of an eyeshade and neck support.

The attached inflatable pillow supports your head while a comfy hood with adjustable drawstrings may be put over your eyes to block out light and keep your head warm (and also separate you from a less-than-clean airline or train seat). 

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AirComfy’s extremely soft cushion comes with a removable micro-velvet case for easy washing and a convenient carrying case for easy travel. This device also has an integrated air pump, so you don’t have to blow into a tube to inflate it.

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🤔 Types of Travel Pillow

It’s important to know the type of travel pillow you are looking for before purchasing one. Travel pillows are divided into three categories.

U-shaped inflatable travel pillows are the most common. Inflate to desired hardness, or deflate and fold to a small, compact, and lightweight size for easy travel on long road trips or flights. Budget travelers will appreciate the convenience and support that inflatable pillows provide.

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Microbead travel pillows are u-shaped, lightweight, and packed with tiny polystyrene beads. Although the pillows alter shape to provide comfort and neck support, they normally provide the least level of comfort and aren’t suitable for light packers because they’re the least portable.

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The firmest travel pillows on the market, memory foam travel pillows provide the most reliable neck support. They are widely rated as the most comfortable travel cushion since they mold to the shape of your neck and can be compressed and clipped for compact packing . Memory foam is one of the greatest travel pillows for frequent fliers while being the most expensive.

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Travel pillows are small but mighty accessories that offer a range of benefits for travelers looking to enhance their comfort and well-being during their journeys. Here are some of the key advantages of using travel pillows:

• Improved Comfort and Sleep: Travel pillows provide crucial neck and head support, reducing the chances of discomfort and ensuring a more restful sleep, especially during long flights or road trips.
• Reduced Neck Pain and Stiffness: By maintaining proper neck alignment, these pillows help prevent neck pain and stiffness that can result from sleeping in awkward positions while traveling.
• Enhanced Relaxation: Travel pillows contribute to a sense of relaxation, making it easier to unwind and enjoy the travel experience.
• Versatility: Travel pillows come in various designs, including U-shaped, inflatable, and memory foam options, catering to different travel scenarios and preferences.
• Compact and Portable: Most travel pillows are designed to be compact and easy to carry, making them a convenient addition to your travel essentials.
• Support During Transit: Whether on a plane, in a car, or on a train, these pillows provide the necessary support for your head and neck, reducing the risk of discomfort during transit.
• Prevention of Sleep-Related Issues: Travel pillows can help prevent sleep-related problems such as snoring and sleep apnea by promoting better head and neck positioning.
• Hygiene and Convenience: Many travel pillows come with removable, washable covers, making them easy to clean and maintain during your travels.
• Stress Reduction: A good night’s sleep and reduced discomfort contribute to lower stress levels, allowing you to arrive at your destination feeling more refreshed.
• Personalized Comfort: Travel pillows are available in various sizes and materials, allowing you to choose one that suits your unique comfort preferences.

🙋🏻‍♀️ FAQ’s About Best Travel Pillows

There are a lot of questions that come to our mind while buying travel pillows, some of the commonly asked questions are answered below.

A. Yes, memory foam pillows can be excellent for side sleepers as they provide the necessary support and comfort.

A. Yes, most inflatable pillows come with adjustable air levels, allowing you to customize the firmness to your liking.

A. Yes, natural fiber pillows are often hypoallergenic, making them a great choice for travelers with allergies or sensitivities.

A. Check the manufacturer’s instructions, but most travel pillows come with removable and washable covers for easy cleaning.

A. Most travel pillows are designed to be compact and easily storable, making them convenient to carry on your journeys.

A. Memory foam travel pillows are often the best choice for side sleepers, as they offer excellent support.

A. Inflatable travel pillows can be comfortable, as you can adjust their firmness to your liking.

A. Yes, many travel pillows are versatile and can be used on flights, trains, buses, or even while camping.

A. Some travel pillows come with machine-washable covers, making them easy to clean.

Choosing the Best Travel Pillow can significantly improve your travel experience. Consider your specific needs, whether it’s neck support, space-saving design, or eco-friendliness. With the right travel pillow, you can enjoy a comfortable and restful journey no matter where your adventures take you.

Also, don’t forget to book your personalized holiday package with  Fiery Trippers . Let us make your vacation a romantic as well as a dreamy getaway.

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Best Inflatable Footrest for Airplane in 2023

The inflatable footrest is an excellent tool to make boring long hours of flight relaxing and comfortable.

To beat off jet lag, you need an inflatable footrest to accompany you throughout the journey.

The haul of selecting the best inflatable footrest for airplane before boarding a flight is a great concern for some, while others are unaware of its existence.

If you are one of the unaware travelers, I have got your back. I have researched and picked some of the finest ones that can come in handy even at home or on road trips.

Without further ado, let’s check them out and find the finest.

Table of Contents

Why Inflatable Footrest?

The primary reasons are that these footrests are inflatable and provide you with the comfort that your body would expect in long-haul flights.

Easy to carry in planes. You can inflate it anytime you want to have a good nap. Imagine sleeping in an economy class seat of a plane like you would sleep on your bed, legs stretched straight.

Aching in the back, legs, or even the entire body can be caused if you sit in one position for a long time. Flight hours are no exception in this case. If you are a frequent traveler or uncomfortable sitting in one place for a long time, you should get one footrest for yourself.

Also Read: 6 Most Comfortable Sleep Mask for Air Travel.

Top 4 Best Inflatable Footrest for Air Travel

If you are looking for the best inflatable footrest airplane, you’ll surely be benefited from my airplane footrest reviews that I’ve put together. So, please scroll down to know more about them.

1. Sunany Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow for Airplane Travel

This inflatable footrest can be adjusted in three different heights accordingly. With its ergonomic design, it will help you prevent leg or knee pain while you are on a flight haul. You can use it for multipurpose like setting your foot or using it as a nighttime bed for your child.

Material: Made from PVC flocking, this footrest feels soft and plushy when you rest your foot on it. Durable enough to last for years, while valves make the inflate and deflate process effortless. It will maintain its shape for days once inflated as it is a leak and tear-proof tool, and will provide you with multipurpose usability.

Dimension: This footrest is 7×4.2 inches in size once deflated. Once inflated, it weighs around 0.8lbs and measures 17.7x15x9 inches in dimension which is adequate to work as a footrest on the plane without blocking the aisle. Its three adjustable heights are 45cm, 30cm, and 15cm— making it easily convertible.

Portability: You will receive a drawstring pouch with the purchase to carry it along. At home, office, car, train, or plane— it will fit inside your carry-on bag without taking up much space. You can blow up the footrest by your mouth, no need to carry a heavy and noisy air pump.

WHY I LOVE IT:

• 3 adjustable heights.
• Soft on skin.
• Good for physical comfort.
• Multipurpose use.
• 2 earplugs, 1 eye mask, 1 dust cover included.
• Easily portable.
• Not machine washable.
• Not approved by all airlines.

2. Maliton Inflatable Travel Foot Rest Pillow for Airplane

Maliton footrest is the one you can use as a pillow or ottoman while at home or office. It is a big footrest block that will take up the entire foot space in front of your plane seat, making it an ideal bed for kids to sleep in.

With its purchase, you will get a 6-month after-sales service from the manufacturer in case of any malfunction.

Material: High-quality PVC flocking fabric is used to make this footrest block. Feels soft and smooth on the skin, its fabric will resist your leg from sliding away from its position. Durable against wear and tear, you will also get a 6-month after-sale service from the makers if any malfunction occurs.

Dimension: After compression, it weighs 0.8lbs. and measures around 8.5x6x2.5 inches in dimension. You can carry it compact inside the drawstring pouch that is provided with the purchase. Once inflated, it measures 17x12x18 inches which takes up the entire front space of an economy seat.

Portability: It is a multipurpose use footrest that you can use for camping, office, home, car, or flying comfortably. In the drawstring bag that comes with the purchase, you can fit in the compressed footrest and put it inside your carry-on bag.

• After-sale service available.
• Compact and portable.
• For all age

3. Koala Kloud Inflatable Adjustable Airplane Footrest

This cylindrical-shaped footrest is a great pick for long-haul flights or home use. You will get a footrest that is tested for 24 hours before shipment.

No need to carry a pump to inflate the block as you can blow it by your mouth within 1 minute.

Material: This airplane footrest is also made from premium quality PVC flocking fabric and includes a dust cover to save it from germs and dirt. The block’s fabric is eco-friendly soft, smooth, and plushy that lets you rest your feet comfortably. Its air-tight valves intake and inflate the block in 1 minute, faster than other footrests.

Dimension: A lightweight leg rest that measures only 4x4x7 inches when compressed. Upon inflating, it measures 12x17x18 inches, a perfect fit as a toddler’s bed. The three levels of height are 18″, 13″, and 7″. You can adjust the height accordingly and enjoy your journey.

Portability: You can pack it inside the drawstring bag and carry it in your hands or put it in your carry-on bag. It is not suitable only for air traveling but also using at home, office or anywhere necessary. A great travel accessory for kids as well.

• Easily adjustable levels.
• Convertible as kids’ bed.
• 30-days money back.
• Fits in small bags.

4. Maliton 2 Pack Inflatable Travel Foot Rest Pillow for Air Travel

This Maliton 2-pack offer includes 2 footrest pillows that can easily fill the space in front of 2 seats. Your kids can play, sleep or just sit on the footrests, looking over the plane window comfortably. With a 6-months promised warranty, you can trust this accessory to be of service for years ahead.

Material: Maliton footrest is made from quality PVC flocking fabric with 2 durable valves. While the fabric is eco-friendly and comfortable on the skin, the valves are designed to intake air without wasting time. 2 covers are included with the footrests to save them from dust, dirt, or marks.

Dimension: Both the pillows measure 17x12x18 inches when inflated. After deflating them within seconds, these will compress to 8.5x6x2.5 inches and weigh near 0.8lbs. each. Perfect for parents and kids, you can adjust the height levels by inflating 1, 2, or all the chambers at once.

Portability: Carry them in the drawstring bags provided with the purchase. You can fold them like paper, and they will not take up much space inside any small or big luggage. Suitable for multipurpose use, you can carry these 2 footrest pillows with you and your family whenever you are on the go.

• 2-footrest pack.
• Fits in any luggage.
• Easily inflatable.
• For all age.
• 3 adjustable levels.

How to Select the Best Inflatable Footrest for Air Travel?

To select the best inflatable leg rest for flights, there are some important aspects you should consider before purchasing.

Your choice of height, angle, or purpose of getting one are the main ones. Go for the ones that include an adjustable height feature.

Some are usable by all age travelers, from kids to elderly. These inflatable leg rest or footrest are portable easily inside carry-on bags and you can inflate it once inside the airplane. Many provide a storage pouch with the purchase while many don’t.

Some footrests are usable at home, office, or in your vehicle. If you wish to buy a multipurpose one, the main thing you should look for is the size of the footrest.

Read Also: A List of TSA Approved Bow Case for Airline Travel.

FAQs about Inflatable Footrest for Plane

A footrest is used to maintainproper and comfortable postures while sitting in a place for a long duration. Footrest helps you relieve jet leg fatigue, knee pain, and other physical aches that are caused from sitting in a stiff position.

Yes, but not in all planes. Some airlines allow using inflatable footrests between takeoff and landing, while some do not allow at all.

Yes. Footrests are allowed on many airlines but not all. As the footrests differ in size and can block aisle and walkway sometimes, you should check with your airlines if they allow one on-board.

Yes, footrests help in eliminating back pain as they help in maintaining a proper, comfortable, and relaxing posture during long hours of working or traveling.

45cm in width and 35cm in depth footrest is ideal for use. It should be adjustable up to 11cm and have a surface with 5˚-15˚ adjustability.

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As you can see, footrests are not only an essential tool for travelers but also for people who work for long hours sitting in one place.

In your quest to find the best footrest for air travel, I hope my article helped you with all the necessary information you need to know to find the finest.

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Inflatable Travel Foot Rest Pillow Portable Adjustable Height Foot Stool for Airplanes, Cars, Home, Trains, Office to Lay Down or Sleep on Long Flights with Pump (Blue)

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• Perfect Choice for Travelers - The foot rest pillow supports your legs stretching or curling with a good rest. It can be used as a chair when waiting for flights, can also use it to sleep for kid's
• Skin-Friendly Material - Made from washable soft flocked PVC, an airtight rubber that has the feel of fabric. Healthy and hygienic, no unpleasant smell and comfortable touching.
• Lightweight & Portable - Only 0.77lb (350g) weight, the packed size is 5.9"L*3.9"W (15x10cm) with a bottom dust cover and storage bag. It be compressed into a very small and light size which will easily to jam package into the luggage.
• Health Manager: Improve your blood circulation and reduce swelling by raising your legs. Help to relieve back and neck pain from sitting for long period of time.
• A Good Gift - Definitely perfect companion on journey is one of the good gifts you can give parents and elders, colleagues and friends.

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inflatable foot rest pillow is great for travel, car, trains, home and office. It is easy to inflate and takes up relatively little space. If you are traveling with small children you will not regret buying this. The height lined up well enough with American Airlines Seats.They will sleep better and it’s much easier on you because they won’t be spread out on your lap or tossing and turning. Helps your feet and leg to rest on airplanes and can be used as kid's bed to lay down flat on flights.

Provide Comfort to Your Leg Area When you sit in the seat for long periods of time, the leg flexion time is too long and muscles without rest for a long time, which causes poor blood flow, numbness or pain in the legs. The leg rest pillow supports your legs stretching or curling, helps decompress tight joints, promote blood flow, and relieve pressure.

inflatable footrest weights only lb (500g). It packs down very small, light,inflates fast, deflates fast. Absolutely, it is the right size inflated as a foot rest or toddler bed on airplane, train, car, home and office.

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This inflatable foot rest pillow is the perfect solution! Served as a nice foot rest and a way to elongate the seat for comfort. Helps your feet from welling up; This extender was very helpful for travel. Worth getting for your little one for trains and planes rides, especially for a long haul flight. They are comfortable enough where he won’t waken and gets enough rest; It also comes with a bottom dust cover which is great cover. If you used the foot pillow outside, It definitely protects it from sharp things or dirty. Because the cover is easier to wash than the pillow.

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Inflated: 17.7*15.7*11.4in（adjustable）

Package Weight: 0.8lb (365g) .Packed:6*4in

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1x Foot Rest Pillow

1x Washable Bottom Dust Cover, 1x Small Pouch .1x hand pump

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• Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Parcel Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 32.29 x 23.3 x 9 cm; 365 g
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ Dec 4 2018
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ZIQIAN
• Place of Business ‏ : ‎ Hinton, AB T7V 1Y8,CA
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L3CGVS3
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ pillow
• #52 in Travel Pillows

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We tested four (more) travel pillows. One ruled them all.

Unless you’re in business or first class, transit sleep is never going to be your most restful snooze. The atmosphere is too disruptive, and the neighbors too loud. The seats? Not your bed — not even close.

To help make your bad sleep better, there’s the humble travel pillow — or, rather, countless humble travel pillows. The internet is overloaded with options to choose from, from the old-school models with beanbag fillings to the avant-garde . A few years ago, we put four to the test to see which were worth your money and carry-on space, and now we’re running it back with four more.

For this round, I polled my social media followers for their favorites and picked a few of the highest-rated on Amazon (whose founder, Jeff Bezos, owns The Washington Post). I gave them a spin on cross-country flights in economy, an hour-long ride to the airport and the way-back seat of a minivan on a six-hour road trip . (Prices listed are from our time of purchase.)

Snugl travel pillow, $42.95

The Snugl came highly recommended by a frequent-flying photographer friend. It’s robust, plush and silky, like a hybrid of the Cabeau Evolution Classic neck pillow and the Cushion Lab ergonomic travel pillow , but shapelier.

It wasn’t an immediate hit, although I did nap a little wearing the Snugl on a car ride. I could have used some more support, and I found it bulky. (One plus is the memory-foam material smushes down for more compact carrying.) Then I got home, and discovered I was missing out on a better way to wear it.

You naturally gravitate toward leaning your head against the Snugl’s higher, rounded side — that way the logo faces up, so it seems right, plus it looks like a little cup for your cheek. But you can actually wear it four different ways, according to its website: conventional, front position, reversed and over the shoulder. Three of those four have the pillow flipped, logo down, with that rounded side against your chest, back or shoulder. That flip is critical to reducing neck bend. It was a whole new pillow.

I was ready to write the Snugl off, and will now give it another chance; it has the potential to be truly great. The lesson is true for many neck pillows: There’s probably another way you could be wearing it that’s more comfortable. We actually often wear neck pillows backward; the fasteners are supposed to go in the back, usually.

Dot & Dot bendable memory-foam travel pillow, $19.99

The Dot & Dot bendable memory-foam travel pillow , which is kind of like a pool noodle with its malleable spine, is the cheapest of our roundup. You can remove its cotton cover to wash it, just in case you nap too hard and drool a little.

I packed the Dot & Dot for my six-hour trip in the back of the minivan that called for a 5:30 a.m. wake-up but spent most of the ride feeling uncompelled to use it. It was just ... fine. Not big enough to add much value, no matter which way I wrangled it.

But I was confused; I chose it for its high ratings on Amazon. So when I got back from the trip, I pulled up the reviews. It turns out, a lot of people also felt “meh” about the pillow but still gave it high ratings anyway. Many people rated the pillow highly for using it in a hotel bed , not upright on a plane or car. Lesson learned: Star ratings do not tell the whole story.

Sunany inflatable neck pillow, $23.99

On the glowing recommendations of a few travelers on social media, I ordered the Sunany inflatable neck pillow . Unlike the others, this one promises comfort by way of leaning forward onto a blowup head rest that you place on your lap or tray table, complete with a face hole like a massage table. On a backbreaking long-haul flight, I can see the appeal.

On a medium-haul, however, I felt highly silly inflating my ginormous flotation device. I got a lot of curious looks as the gray mass ballooned. It was too big for me (I’m 5-foot-4), so my head kept creeping deeper into the face hole, leading to some discomfort.

If I were taking a red-eye or international adventure and could find a smaller model, I would be bullish on this pillow. It inflates fast and packs down tiny, and give you a place to lean forward and tuck your arms, blocks out light and relieves back pain.

Trtl, $49.99

The most expensive of the bunch, the Trtl has a loyal following of passionate fans. I know this because whenever I’ve mentioned the words “neck pillow” in real life or on social media, people sing its praises. I ignored their hype for years. Made of a bendable piece of plastic stuffed in a fleece cloth that wraps around your neck, the “pillow” is supposed to look like a discreet scarf but reminded me too much of the boho chic vibe of music-festivalgoers in 2013.

Then I put on a Trtl in the back seat of an hour-long Uber ride to the airport and slept for 55 minutes straight. Then I slept again wearing it on a flight. Best yet: It takes up a fraction of the space in my carry-on compared with the other cushiony options.

In our last pillow test, the Cabeau Evolution Classic neck pillow was the winner. However, I found myself taking the Cushion Lab ergonomic travel pillow , which we also tested, on 90 percent of my trips instead. But the Trtl beats them both. It’s simply the smallest option with the best support, period. And if I’m flying to faraway continents, I may throw in a smaller Sunany dupe as well.

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Russia’s Saratov Oblast (province) is located in the southeastern portion of the East-European plain, in the Lower Volga River Valley. Southern Russia produces roughly 40 percent of the country’s total agricultural output, and Saratov Oblast is the largest producer of grain in the Volga region. Vegetation changes in the province’s agricultural lands between spring and summer are apparent in these images acquired on May 31 and July 18, 2002 (upper and lower image panels, respectively) by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR).

The left-hand panels are natural color views acquired by MISR’s vertical-viewing (nadir) camera. Less vegetation and more earth tones (indicative of bare soils) are apparent in the summer image (lower left). Farmers in the region utilize staggered sowing to help stabilize yields, and a number of different stages of crop maturity can be observed. The main crop is spring wheat, cultivated under non-irrigated conditions. A short growing season and relatively low and variable rainfall are the major limitations to production. Saratov city is apparent as the light gray pixels on the left (west) bank of the Volga River. Riparian vegetation along the Volga exhibits dark green hues, with some new growth appearing in summer.

The right-hand panels are multi-angle composites created with red band data from MISR’s 60-degree backward, nadir and 60-degree forward-viewing cameras displayed as red, green and blue respectively. In these images, color variations serve as a proxy for changes in angular reflectance, and the spring and summer views were processed identically to preserve relative variations in brightness between the two dates. Urban areas and vegetation along the Volga banks look similar in the two seasonal multi-angle composites. The agricultural areas, on the other hand, look strikingly different. This can be attributed to differences in brightness and texture between bare soil and vegetated land. The chestnut-colored soils in this region are brighter in MISR’s red band than the vegetation. Because plants have vertical structure, the oblique cameras observe a greater proportion of vegetation relative to the nadir camera, which sees more soil. In spring, therefore, the scene is brightest in the vertical view and thus appears with an overall greenish hue. In summer, the soil characteristics play a greater role in governing the appearance of the scene, and the angular reflectance is now brighter at the oblique view angles (displayed as red and blue), thus imparting a pink color to much of the farmland and a purple color to areas along the banks of several narrow rivers. The unusual appearance of the clouds is due to geometric parallax which splits the imagery into spatially separated components as a consequence of their elevation above the surface.

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Southern Russia produces roughly 40 percent of the country’s total agricultural output, and Saratov Oblast is the largest producer of grain in the Volga region. Vegetation changes in the province’s agricultural lands between spring and summer are apparent in these images acquired on May 31 and July 18, 2002 (upper and lower image panels, respectively) by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR).

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Sunany Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow for Travel, Kids/Adults Airplane Travel Pillow-Adjustable Height Cushions,for Kids to Sleep While Traveling,Suitable for Office, Home and Any Travell (1 Pack)

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• Pvc Flocking
• Gives You a Soft Touch: Our airplane footrest are made of washable soft PVC flocking,which is environmentally friendly and healthy, soft and durable.Weighing just 0.8 pounds,It can be folded into a 7"x4"x2" drawstring bag to carry around, inflated to a 17.7"x15"x9" sitting/floating cubes whenever you need. With the travel footrest for airplane,our trips will be more comfortable and fun.However,we don't have to worry about it taking up space.
• Very User-Friendly Design: Our inflatable foot rest pillow with 2-in-1 double valve,the upper black air valve is a one-way air inlet for inflating or replenishing gas.bottom transparent air valve can be quickly inflated and deflated,when you are done blowing it up, push clear cover on and push whole valve in so that it is flush with the side of the travel foot pillow,the airplane footrest takes away the hassle of bringing a pump and making noise in flight.
• Leg Care: Our footrest can be adjusted to three different heights at will, We can adjust the height suitable for our own use according to our comfortable posture. Physical pain is something we can't stand. Studies have shown that using a travel foot rest pillow helps blood circulation, helps reduce the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and relieves back pain caused by sitting for long periods of time.
• Versatile Use: Our travel foot rest pillow can be used for foot rest in the office or at home. In airplane travel or car travel, we can use it to fill the gap to increase the rest space. Our travel pillow for kids can also be used for children to sleep and to sit and rest when tired. There are more functions for the travel footrest waiting for you to enjoy.
• Tell You a Secret: Order our inflatable travel foot rest pillow, we will give you a 1* Eye mask, 2*Earplugs, 1* dust cover and 1*drawstring carrying bag.Yes, good products are waiting for you to experience. Buy now and we promise to provide you with Full refund.Attention: For details on whether it can be used on the plane, please consult the relevant airline. NO RISK PURCHASE: If there is any quality problem, we promise to be willing to provide after-sales service for this product.
• Tips: This product is an inflatable product, in the process of use, please try not to contact sharp objects, to avoid product leakage. After the product is inflated, it is necessary to press the air valve to make the air valve flush with the product, so that the air valve can be better fixed and the product leakage caused by the air valve not working can be better avoided.
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Sunany is focus on designing travel pillow, we have a professional travel pillow factory, and the quality of the pillows can be guaranteed. It ensures your comfort and sleep, whether you are on a plane or on any journey.

Customers satisfactory is our top priority, welcome to experience our inflatable travel foot rest pillow.

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Sunany takes excellent products and perfect services as its purpose, and creates outdoor travel products with a variety of styles and colors by a professional technical team to meet the different needs of customers.

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Our products get rid of traditional concepts and incorporate innovative features, and continuously improve comfort to suit a variety of scenarios.

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We love our customers and will also create better outdoor travel products for each customer to help you solve your travel problems.

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If you read the descriptions of our foot pillow, I believe you are interested in it,then click purchase and get yourself a gift. We pursue the perfect experience of customers. If there are minor flaws, Please keep in touch and we are willing to provide you with satisfactory after-sales service.

The sunany inflatable foot rest pillow has 2 air valves and 3 heights, you can adjust it to a suitable height according to your needs, which helps relieve the pain of legs and feet. This airplane travel pillow is suitable for planes, trains, cars, offices and helps you enjoy your journey.

Quality Materials Give You The Perfect Experience

A washable soft PVC flocking for soft touch and durability.Whether it is an adult or a child, lift your feet and touch our leg rest pillow, you will release stress and feel comfortable.

* Warm prompt * The airplane footrest can be washed by hand,not machine washable

The Unique Design Is Just For You

Our travel foot pillow use a special process and are more leak-proof than other products. 2-in-1 double valve design,the upper black air valve is a one-way air inlet for inflating or replenishing gas.bottom transparent air valve can be quickly inflated and deflated.

As Long As You Need It

The inflatable travel foot rest pillow can be compressed and put into a drawstring bag to carry around and can be inflated at any time into a 17.7" x 15" x 9" sitting/floating cube.Airplane travel / home / office, etc., It is your airplane footrest and also is a kids travel pillow for your kid.

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Sunany best travel pillow for airplanes are designed according to ergonomics of three heights, different heights help us improve blood circulation (reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis), prevent foot cramps and pain.

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Customers like the size, comfort, portability, ease of use, and versatility of the body positioner. They mention that it fits perfectly in the space between two rows, is comfortable, and is easy to carry for travel. Some appreciate the 3 height settings and the restful support for arms. Overall, customers say it's a helpful option for a long flight and is simple to set up.

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Customers like the inflation of the footrest. They mention it's easy to inflate and deflate, and stores easily. Some say it can be blown up within 1 minute. They also appreciate the ability to inflat it to three levels.

"...The sides and top are actually very soft, inflating and deflating it was very easy , and storage after deflating was not bad!..." Read more

" Easy to blow up ConvenientHelps prevent tiredness" Read more

" Easy to blow up , height options were good, saved my legs on overseas flight! I had a behind the bulkhead seat so that's why it worked." Read more

"...It's comfortable for me and is easy to deflate at the end of the night as well." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the footrest. They mention that it is a great product that does its job. Some say that it works great for long trips on a plane, and that the pillow works exactly as expected. Overall, most are happy with the purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Haven’t tried it on the airplane but works great for car and even as a quick ottoman for the house." Read more

"... Very useful and easy to inflate." Read more

"...with 2-6 year olds in economy class, then these are definitely worth every penny plus some! The cushions fit great between the seats and are snug...." Read more

"Totally worth the money . The footrest has a really well designed inflation plug/system making it very easy to inflate quickly...." Read more

Customers like the comfort of the footrest. They say it is relatively sturdy, makes the trips more comfortable, and provides restful support for their arms. Some customers also mention that it is great in bulkhead or Comfort Plus cabins. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and ease of use of the product.

"...The sides and top are actually very soft , inflating and deflating it was very easy, and storage after deflating was not bad!..." Read more

"...all three blown up together and like the fact that it can accommodate the "level" of comfort you need at any given time...." Read more

"...It was a restful support for my arms to wrap around as I used it as a type of pillow...." Read more

"...This product was easy to inflate and deflate and store. He is WAY more comfortable during the long rides now!" Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the body positioner. They mention that it's well-made, solid, and easy to inflate. The pillow has not lost any of its firmness, and it helps prevent tiredness. Some say that it makes their son sleep soundly and allow them to sprawl out and sleep for several hours.

"Exactly as described. Great quality . Came with nice pouch and blackout sleeping mask...." Read more

"Easy to blow upConvenient Helps prevent tiredness " Read more

"...Flew on a third airline and had the same experience. Very sturdy and seemed like it would have been a great purchase...." Read more

"...Came with ear plugs and eye mask unexpectedly. Good quality material . Very durable when dealing with dog nails. Loved it! Great purchase!!" Read more

Customers find the footrest easy to store in their purse or carry on. They say it's convenient for long travel, compact enough for travel, and easy to carry. Customers also mention that it'll fit in their carry-on bag.

"...Easy and quick to inflate. Small when not inflated, fits conveniently in carry on luggage without taking up much space...." Read more

"... Easy to store bag in your purse or carry on.It’s not really made for adult flying soloon the flight though...." Read more

"...Folds up smaller than our travel pillows. It's great for travel in car and planes , and our kid likes sitting on it at home too. Recommended." Read more

"...is very compact, and what I can also tell you is that it is also surprisingly light ...." Read more

Customers like the size of the footrest. They say it's small enough to fit into a briefcase, a small sling bag, or purse. They also say it fits in the footwell between the seat and the back, under their desk, and on American Airlines flights. Some customers also mention that it makes a little bed.

" Fit great on American Airlines flight for extended front of plane seat for my Labrador retriever! She slept comfortably sprawled across it!..." Read more

"...The cushions fit great between the seats and are snug. They come up over the seat pan a couple inches making them excellent pillows for their heads." Read more

"...Easily and perfectly fit in the space between two rows.My child can sit /sleep with her legs on it and not hanging uncomfortably...." Read more

"...Good height, adjustable is a plus Pack small Cons - depending on where you're sitting, these may not work...." Read more

Customers find the footrest travel pillow easy to use. They mention it's convenient, makes everything easier, and is simple yet effective. Customers also say it'll be easy to set up in the plane and is a good rest for the legs.

"...would highly recommend getting one of these small air pumps... makes it so much easier so that you can get to relaxing faster, too!..." Read more

"...She slept comfortably sprawled across it! Easy and quick to inflate...." Read more

"...I will be taking this cushion on all my long flights! Easy to set up !" Read more

"...It was easy to inflate and put together in a cramp space of a fully booked flight to Asia...." Read more

Customers find the footrest helpful for a long flight and a great travel companion. They say it's ideal for long distance travel and able to keep them mobile.

"Easy to blow up, height options were good, saved my legs on overseas flight ! I had a behind the bulkhead seat so that's why it worked." Read more

"These blew up easily and made our trip so much better ! We had a bulkhead row which gave us extra room but they would fit even in a normal row...." Read more

"...A foot hammock is all well and ok, but this pillow is so versatile !..." Read more

"...that is why I needed it. I really thought it was fantastic with three size options .Sorry, I had to return it...." Read more

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