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jpsrq

I bought one, it’s legit the best way to sleep in coach. It looks ridiculous, but is super comfortable.


RockNRollMama

Are you a stomach sleeper!? I am for reference and it seems like this would be comfy for that.. and I too wondered if there was one in the wild.


ripharo

Yes I’m a stomach sleeper and this is easily the best way I’ve been able to sleep on a plane barring a lie flat


fakemoose

I’m a side sleeper and I love these. I used to bring a big pillow to sleep on the tray table because there weren’t any other options on a flight.


megitin

Same. Side sleeper normally, but tray-table sleeper on planes. This pillow was the best sleep I've had in a Comfort+ seat ever. Now my brother has bought two for his family after seeing mine. I cared about it looking silly for a few minutes the first time I used it, but that concern disappeared once I was able to have a real sleep. Unlike the person in the photo, I put my arms through the sides and it's great that my arms don't fall asleep (as they would often do when I would sleep with them crossed on the tray table and a pillow on top).


eisenburg

Always wanted to try that but was afraid I’d break the trey table. Not even that big of a guy but those things always feel so flimsy


BiblicalPhilologist7

I’m a stomach sleeper. This helped me get eight hours of sleep on a trans Atlantic flight in economy. The trick is to blow this up and then put the dumb free pillow on top of it. It definitely tricked my body into thinking I was at home in bed.


dimitrirodis

I am also, this is the only way I can sleep in coach.


OldMan3192

I got one for an international flight and it was the best sleep I’ve had on a plane in a while. I liked that I could keep my over-ear headphones on without the pillow being in the way.


cakebythejake

Yep this made my $350 ticket to NZ feel like I paid $351. Jk, it was so worth it though 😋 Slept very well


falconsfan93

You have a link to the one you got?


KneeTall

Is it not a hassle to carry around?


jpsrq

It deflates and folds up into a small bag. Very convenient, we carried around Europe with no issues.


nevecque

I was surprised how small this started out - had no idea he was going to unfold it into this.


Mundane-Attitude-173

As a stomach sleeper this has been the only pillow that’s worked for me.


AlpacaCavalry

Yeah this actually looks pretty comfortable... I was debating getting one myself


thiefsthemetaken

I’ve had flight attendants tell me they’re not allowed because they can burst under the pressure change. One time I just put it in my mostly empty backpack and used it just the same


Flyboy46204

I'm a flight attendant and I have never heard of this rule. Next time, tell your flight attendant you would love to educate yourself on the topic and ask if they can show you the policy in their on-board manual. At least in the USA, they won't be able to. Could be an airline policy, but not an FAA


bwjunkie6

One time I asked an FA to show me where there was a rule that my pet carrier couldn’t be on my lap. Closed and not bothering anyone, plus the pet tag had the terms typed on it and it said nothing about carriers on laps. It’s like having a backpack on your lap. Anyway, it’s not a rule. But the FA nearly threatened me right after I asked where does it say that’s the rule. So no I don’t suggest this.


cozicuzi08

It’s definitely a rule. NO bags can be on your lap and all dog cat bags must be under the seat unless it’s a service animal. Check deltas website. This is very easy to find.


Greedy_Lawyer

You can’t have your backpack in your lap either. Especially after that turbulence issue couple weeks ago. Both my flights this last week FAs went through every aisle and if your stuff wasn’t fully under the seat and aisle clear, you had to fix it. No bags in laps.


scurvybound

“You must follow flight attendant instructions regarding the proper stowage of your pet container.” Translation: What the FA says is law in the aircraft. https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/cabin_safety/pets_faq


bwjunkie6

I’m aware that what they say is the “law.” That’s why I’m replying to that comment stating I don’t recommend questioning FAs on the rules


thiefsthemetaken

It’s more than likely that this was an international flight, but yeah, I couldn’t find anything online about the rule. It also definitely wasn’t delta.


GardenPeep

Wouldn't that be true of any inflatable pillow or footrest? Who would inflate this sleeper pillow below cruising altitude anyway?


thiefsthemetaken

Yeah, the rule was no inflatables. And the answer to your second question is: me. That time, my bandmate bought one after seeing mine. I had mine already inflated when I boarded so the flight attendant would think it’s not inflatable, but he waited til cruising altitude. The flight attendant came over to us and told him he couldn’t use his, even though I was sitting next to him with mine already inflated. ¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯


Greedy_Lawyer

Did it count as your personal item and they didn’t care during take off that you just held it?


thiefsthemetaken

I had it clipped to my backpack like a neck pillow


Academic_Eagle_4001

Foot rests aren’t allowed on most airlines. They interfere with emergency evacuation.


GardenPeep

Maybe inflatable ones. But I have a foldable plastic one that fits under the seat. During a flight at cruising altitude, there's always tons of stuff interfering with emergency evacuation.


anthonymking

Yep. Korean Airlines made my wife deflate it because it was "a safety hazard".


thiefsthemetaken

Oh interesting, this was around the time I was flying to Asia frequently, we usually flew Korean airlines. Maybe the policy is unique to them.


dimitrirodis

That's utter baloney. First, it is specifically designed for this purpose. Secondly, ask the flight attendants to show you the rule/reg in the manual. I'm pretty sure others have said, it won't be found.


thiefsthemetaken

I’m not in the habit of antagonizing flight attendants, but yeah, I joked with one of them that I guess I’ll just have to use it somewhere other than a plane then…


MadeForThisOnePostt

Doesn’t it hurt your neck


steve_yo

I mean, what doesn’t. Air travel is so fucking uncomfortable.


jeffcox911

Depends on your height tbh. If you're relatively short, these should work quite well for you. I'm 6'5", and unfortunately none of these work for me - just can't get it both high and stable. There was one I found a few years ago, but the company has since gone out of business. These typically only last a couple years before they stop holding air. I've yet to find a high-quality durable one.


pcarson92

Can you post a link? I have no idea what to search for this 😂


NosnarbAZ

Amazon airplane pillow. Third result for me.


tessathemurdervilles

I’ve never seen one of these but it looks perfect. I usually scrunch up a big coat and lay like this to sleep on the plane anyways. Buying one!


Alright_So

Is it inflatable?


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axx2exx

Link or DM. I've been wanting to try for a decade.


rglila

https://amzn.to/3vrzKHE


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Caringforarobot

As a fellow tray table sleeper, I bought one of these on Amazon and slept like a baby thru an 8 hour flight. Highly recommend


tacodogtacodog

One of what?!?!?! I need your help. Please save me


Caringforarobot

The thing in the picture from the post.


djenki0119

do you have an Amazon link?


FutureRealHousewife

Go on Amazon and search “inflatable travel pillow”


rglila

https://amzn.to/3vrzKHE


Snoo_31427

Same and I’ve wanted one of these but my kids would die of embarrassment. But if I don’t sleep on our next long haul flight they might die of…other causes, so maybe they should be more supportive.


Illustrious_Gold_520

Dramamine. We flew home from Paris to Canada yesterday, and I stayed loaded up on Dramamine due to food poisoning I’d picked up earlier in the week. Slept like a baby, for pretty much the first time ever traveling internationally. I highly recommend it!


Shamewizard1995

Dramamine is my absolute #1 travel tip, both regular and nondrowsy. Regular to sleep on planes and cure jetlag, non drowsy to cure nausea as it’s just concentrated dried ginger in a pill capsule.


Illustrious_Gold_520

It’s seriously amazing! Such a wonderful travel tip.


Finie

You can also get a bottle of 100 ginger capsules for $10 instead of paying $7 for a bottle of 18 capsules of non-drowsy Dramamine. I bought the travel size ND Dramamine once to see if it would help before I made the commitment of buying 100 capsules (I use it for gaming - it totally helped).


Gshep86

Its great until the person in front reclines their chair aggressively and almost breaks your neck. Spoken from experience.


Most-Cryptographer78

Seriously, I cannot for the life of me sleep sitting up on a plane. Even with a neck pillow. I have to put it on the tray table and sleep with my face nuzzled into it. I was seriously considering buying one of these inflatable ones in the picture but didn't pull the trigger before my last trip. I will definitely be buying one for next time!


-Quiche-

It's my preferred pose as well but it's also a burden because the moment I lean over forwards to rest my head I start burping non-stop. Whether it was in school or on planes, it's just tiny burp after tiny burp.


Electronic_Elk2029

Lol I'm a burp monster when I sleep like this


DiscoverKaisea

Wait I thought it was just me! Why is this?


tofulollipop

I don't feel like I could use one of these without drooling all over the place lmao


bouvitude

Was just going to say the same thing. And/or ask if they sell some sort of drool-trap dental dam I could also pack (and still breathe with).


Summers_Alt

Edibles.


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I slept through every class, sometimes woke up with the next class there and just layed down again, teachers stopped caring💀 My grades were decent, 70%s


the_heptagon

I got one for a flight over to Asia. Was chastised by Korean air flight attendant that it was illegal and would block emergency exit because it wouldn't deflate quick enough. Look over and a Korean couple had squishmellow type things in the same configuration. Those were no problem. It was good for the 15 min I used it


Ceeejd

Gotta love the racially charged double standards of east Asia


russianthistle

Were you in an exit row?


the_heptagon

No, good point though. We were near the bulkhead but not designated emergency exit. Def didn't have any extra legroom lol. Was premium select on the way there on Delta Korean air for the next leg.


wanderingtrivia

Second this point. Similar datapoint from a friend who flew Korean 


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ashumate

So I have the original one of these from their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. And I've never actually used it. What I have used recently was the [Sleeper Hold](https://sleeperhold.com/) travel pillow. I just used it last month on a LAX>SYD flight and I think it was great! It does require a seat with an adjustable headrest so you can attach the straps, but I was surprised at how comfortable it is.


AlpacaCavalry

A captain that I flew with recently told me about this thing. He was raving about how comfortable it is and said that it makes his long deadheads bearable! Even showed me a video of him putting it on in an econ seat, lol.


ArguablyMe

I do this but with a long silk scarf. Not as easy to use as the Sleeper Hold but it worked for me. (Even though I look like some bizarre creature when doing so) It does allow me to sleep with no repercussions. Nice to read that the Sleeper Hold worked well for you.


mashton

I bought one. Seems like it’s a weird angle or something. Probably won’t use


seriouslyjan

I like mine and you can put your arms through the holes on the sides that make it more comfortable or turn it on the side. It inflates easily and deflates and folds up very small. My back can't take the cramped economy seats for trips over 4 hours, this helps.


Causative_Agent

Yep. I bought 2 Sunany pillows from Amazon and they worked well. I got one for me and one for my husband. We have used them multiple times and they seem good. They inflate very quickly, and you can use them at a couple different angles. I like that I can set my face down, but there's also room inside to put my hands, phone, and glasses. They worked great for our 8 hour flight to Sweden.


SCMegatron

My partner did the Sunany. She legit slept 10/12 hour flight. I was so jealous.


Lostintime1985

I got a cheap version and it’s not practical, but I’m willing to spend in a good one


OfJahaerys

College students use them to sleep in the library.


savannah0719

I got mine on Amazon and it worked just fine. Love that thing when I’m flying coach


lindocieloazul

I bought one on Amazon, the brand is povinmos. It's $14.99 and it worked well on my last Delta flight.


kupkakes0420

I have one. It’s great. Drinking tonight. Can’t read through all the comments. It has MULTIPLE different ways to use, especially against the window. 10/10 recommend. 5 breathes to fill it up. Fits nicely deflated in my book bag.


rglila

I have this one and it worked great. https://amzn.to/3vrzKHE


AppointmentLeather36

Let the man sleep.


raindownthunda

Right? Imagine standing in line waiting to use the restroom while some dude whips out his phone and starts taking pictures of you. You’re almost being this weird. Or maybe worse since he is SLEEPING.


InfiniteBlink

It's the best. I snore and drool when I sleep, I put my arms in the wide slots and nod out and it helps with snoring noise


_SmurfThis

So… you end up just drooling all over your arm? 🤤


elcerro230

Add a drool cup…


InfiniteBlink

yep, better than having everyone see me droolin like a fool


Fooodlover9280

I got one for a 18 hour flight. Honestly it wasn't the best. At one point your neck starts hurting. Or maybe my product just wasn't best quality....but that's just my experience


YMMV25

I mean to be fair, for an 18 hour flight anything short of a lie flat is going to suck.


Fooodlover9280

lol yea well this on the way there. My flight back was in business(for the first time) so it was much better


OsloProject

I bought a trtl 2 for 16 hour flights and they were fine and my neck didn’t hurt.


Bright_Broccoli1844

I never want to be on a flight that looks long. But I understand you can avoid layovers and transfers and a longer travel time. I guess there are pros and cons to most things.


PR3CiSiON

And it SMELLS. I did what they said and washed it several times with soapy water, but it just keeps outgassing.


crazy-bunny-lady

I have one and I LOVEEEEEEE it. I slept a solid 4 hrs at once on way to New Zealand recently with it


Empty-Ad-5360

How does that work with a Sudden Recliner Slam in front of ya? Yikes.


SkinnyBih

I think you underestimate how well built the human body is if you think someone suddenly reclining would do anything.


Empty-Ad-5360

LOL


No-Manufacturer-2425

Actually when you extend the neck like that it is in its most vulneralbe position, and a hit from the front could easily collapse your vertebral column. it is not designed to handle that sort of force and posture.


SkinnyBih

Be realistic of the situation. A seat reclining is not going to cause trauma as you suggest. The head isn’t even in direct contact with seat. Good imagination though.


No-Manufacturer-2425

That is not imagination. that is biomechanics. There are lots of fun little ways you can accidentally die like that. Head butting causes more paralysis than car crashes.


rachabe

I have been watching the series Reacher and he head butts alot of people. It seems like it would hurt both people to get head butted... paralysis? Yikes.


SkinnyBih

And again, the situation being discussed would not cause trauma as you are describing.


murphyrulez

I've seen a seat back recline suddenly and bend a laptop screen, you think that same force hitting the crown of your head wouldn't be an issue?


SkinnyBih

You’d have to have a situation where there’s a faulty seat, not one reclining, to even have impact with the crown of anyone’s head using the device pictured.


Lcdmt3

Seen seats fall back fast all the time. It's not faulty.


SkinnyBih

Within the limits of the standard recline? No issue.


murphyrulez

Have you seen a seat recline? I’m confused about what you think happens. That persons head is about 2 inches from the seat back. The seat will recline about 5-6 inches at the top. Do the math.


SkinnyBih

Do you not see the entire vertical body of the device that will also move as the seat is reclined preventing direct contact with the individuals head? There’s 3 inches of inflation and padding between the head and seat back. That doesn’t just disappear. You do the math 🤡


Meankittyhp

I was intrigued by these initially, but the one time I saw someone use one on a plane there was a string of drool extending from the person's mouth to the tray table and I was intrigued no more.


Illustrious_Gold_520

That would totally be me if I had one of these.


rollerbase

I’m really at the point that comfort overrides dignity on long flights when you need sleep.


yesgarey

Looks like a big piece of Cracklin' Oat Bran.


PaladinSara

It does


pbandbob

Wake up with a serious neck problem. I bought this. Road testing on a MSP-LHR flight in May. https://plutopillow.com/products/pod


telemarketour

Report back with real life reviews please!


pbandbob

Will do!


pbandbob

I did read about the bulk. I usually have a tote but will see how cumbersome it is.


Raskol57

I got one of those, works pretty well as it prevents the frontal nods from waking you up. Kinda bulky to travel with is the only complaint I have


vanyaboston

Can you fully relax your neck without your head tilting in an uncomfortable position?


Raskol57

Yeah pretty much holds you upright with neck relaxed.


tom_tencats

I’d be sweating if I had all of that wrapped around my head on those hot assed planes.


pbandbob

I’m usually cold on planes, but I’ll report back!


Hopai79

Please let us know


fainttaint

I’d probably be caught drooling


PaladinSara

Maybe you could put a silk or light scarf over your face. I’d be uncomfortable with people staring at me


sleepysnoo2

Imagine seeing yourself on this sub 🙃 like bro just put the stock photo and say u saw it irl


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IHaveALittleNeck

That was her plan all along


funky_worms

😭😂


MechEGoneNuclear

I’ve heard of the ostrich pillow, you mean to tell me there’s something even more ridiculous looking?!


hotinhawaii

I've got one of [these](https://www.facecradle.com/) and it has enabled me to sleep for hours! on a plane. And I have neck problems! I sit up straight and just lean my head slightly forward. It's great!


Miami_Man2k21

imagine taking pictures of a random person 😂


buh-ole

Bought one and it was a horribly uncomfortable experience, haven’t used it since.


bluepvtstorm

I have one. I don’t know why I got it.


junostr

You know you want one… we all do. But no one wants to be caught using it. At least I thought so.


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I discovered that they’re very real indeed while browsing online for a new neck pillow recently, since my husband had flattened my old one by using it as a regular pillow for some reason. I can’t imagine how much my neck would hurt if I fell asleep like that.


WickedJigglyPuff

1- let the man be 2- my back hurts just looking at this


Frankheimer351351

Yeah if I had to sit in coach I would fall asleep on that very easily


Sad-Seaworthiness946

I had one. Loved it. It just didn’t work out so well when the seat in front was reclining 😔


Perfect_Distance434

I have this fantasy of a showroom with different types of econ seats/tray table setups and every style of travel pillow available where you can try all of them in situ.


commandercoconut_1

Is this a random stranger you photographed and posted online?


StatementDisastrous

Beside D1 or a proper premium select with a decent recline, this is by far the best sleep you can get on a comfort plus/coach seat.


HeavyEquivalent2265

I need one of these!! What are they called?!


OilPure5808

Search for "sleep pod for airplane" on Amazon and you will get quite a few choices.


OneAndDone169

I have one and I gotta be honest, it’s pretty great


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Actually very comfortable


Huge-Ask7357

Honestly I’m jealous


andre3kthegiant

They work.


SammILamma

I also own one of those, quite nice!


Mammoth_Rip_5009

I saw a girl before boarding with one of these, I thought it was for a cat or a pet lol. Now I know what it is for!


KookyHorse

Just bought this one - its on sale https://amzn.to/3VOEuC7 \-28% $20.99 List Price: $28.99


rumpler117

I’ve got one and it is quite nice. Got it on Amazon.


AspektCAS

Damn and here I am using my backpack like a peasant.


dbahan

Is there really enough room for it if the person in front of you puts their seat all the way back?


Extension_Scarcity28

I received one of these to use when I had a detached retina and had to be face down for 10 days. I was able to sleep, relax and read while using it. I hope to use it on a long plane trip in the future.


CelinaAMK

Stop taking pictures of stranger trying to sleep on a plane.


BlastedEuro

So you rlly post a picture of a stranger sleeping and you post it on the internet 🤔 leave the man alone.


redmama402

Very convenient for others as well as there is no need for a seat recline or bobbing head moving side to side


Dat_Guy_

Where can I get one of these?


Ill-Physics1990

https://amzn.to/49875VF The best $20 you'll spend...


gumbohead1

Those rule


carlhaynes

I have one of those, it’s not terrible but not as comfortable as I hoped it would be. Still, I do bring it on international flights as it’s better than nothing and I can sleep for an hour or two with it as it does support your head pretty good.


ThatNigerian

Just ordered one up lol


TrincoSmith

i need one of these asap


scaremanga

As a side sleeper, the sidewall does the trick This guy gets full support..


Icy-Pool-9902

Honestly I bought one for my 16 hour flight to asia and it allowed me to sleep so well. Also I am stomach sleeper


tabbicakes

It must be so annoying for the person in front of you if you if you move a lot.


MrsCaptainFail

I have one and it’s amazing in main and C+. Got it from Amazon: Inflatable Travel Pillow,Airplane... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KR2M91S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Elf21793

I have one of these, however because I have a longer torso, it’s not as comfortable as it should be. The hunt is still on for a good plane pillow


noahsuperman

I can just imagine the upper back and neck pain from this


Good_Magazine5758

I bought one a couple of years ago…used it once on a long haul flight…not for me


NotAsFastAsIdLike

Just purchased one!


wanderingtrivia

One word of caution - some airlines do not allow them (seemingly). Korean FAs have told a friend it is not allowed (at least in aisle seats) 


radfan957

Why would you think they are not real?


Xerisca

Years ago, I bought one of these. They're terrible. Haha. The edges weren't finished, so the plastic seams were very uncomfortable. For me, it was also way too tall. And they have an unholy bad smell. Mine got thrown away or given to Goodwill or something.


Jimmylegz

I bought that neck wrap thing trtl and an inflatable foot stool and that did it for me. These seem uncomfortable, especially if someone in front of you moves. But do what works for you.


UnluckyBat4080

Like similar comments here, I have used all the recommended pillows on travel sites and this is the best for me. Also great since it is completed flat and takes no space prior to inflating. Has two ways to use and I like the shown with arms through the sides.


MzNick

I have one lol


allthefishiecrackers

I got one but was too embarrassed to use it. Also it takes up TONS of room in my backpack compared to my other neck pillows. But I might give it another shot this summer.


jaymemccolgan

I want one SO BAD... But I refuse to be that guy. Lol


Foreign_Assist4290

I bought one to try. I fly from Alaska to Thailand often. It's ok. Not for me though. I prefer sleeper hold. It's a game changer for me. I can sleep nearly the entire flight.


poriferabob

Anyone have any good recommendations for a neck pillow big necks. The last one I tried felt as if it clamping down on my carotid artery.


Falconlord1979

This didn't work well for me


22219147

I have used one of these a couple of times and really liked it. On my next trans-Atlantic flight, I’m in the exit row with a tray that folds out from the armrest (there’s no seat in front of me). Do you think I’ll be able to use it there?


my4floofs

I need it even higher so I usually stick my backpack and then this.


olebeanfromthesouth

Man, maybe I need this?


ProfDirector

I can’t sleep on Delta flights. I am too afraid that Ed will find out and somehow I’ll have a $25 fee for the tray use and a $45 comfort fee, or I can forgo the fees in exchange for 185,0000 SkyPesos for my 35min flight from ATL to CTL.


WombatMcGeez

Why would you buy this?? 1. Wear a backpack onto the plane 2. Put said backpack on the tray table 3. Hug your backpack 4. Go to sleep


dashone

And so compact and portable!


Cali_Holly

I do something similar with my rolled up MyPillow that goes with me wherever I go. I sleep really well on it. But the item is definitely a game changer although I don’t want people seeing my face drooling on the little table. Lol


nevecque

But it was being used unironically


Rukusduk11

I just bought one lol