Astonishing Tips to Elevate Any Air Travel to a Luxurious Experience (At a Budget-Friendly Cost)
Glam up your economy travel for a VIP experience in the sky! With these clever hacks, even the most basic seat can feel like a plush first-class lounge. Here's your guide to a luxurious flight, no matter the distance.
Make your seat a haven
Scratch generic airline pillows and blankets for a touch of home. Scoop up your own plush travel blanket, ergonomic pillow, and cozy compression socks to turn your economy seat into a cozy sanctuary.
Our favourites:
- Travelrest 4-in-1 Travel Blanket
- Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
- Bombas Women's Travel Compression Sock and Gripper Slipper
- Bombas Men's Travel Compression Sock and Gripper Slipper
Quiet the chaos
Block out crying babies and chatty seatmates with noise-canceling headphones or earplugs paired with calming playlists or white noise. Your row will be your retreat.
Top picks:
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Loop Quiet 2 Plus Earplugs
Self-care in the air
Flying can be unforgiving to your skin. Squirt, mask, and moisturize during the flight with a few TSA-friendly must-haves. You'll arrive looking more like a movie star than an exhausted flier.
Can't-miss products:
- Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
- COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch
- BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm
- Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme
Treat yourself
Save the airport snack cart for last. Stock up on delectable treats like gourmet chocolate, trail mix, or a mini charcuterie platter (yes, really). Pair it with a glass of wine and channel your inner first-class traveler.
Desirable delicacies:
- See's Candies Silver Assorted Chocolates
- Nuts.com Custom Trail Mixes
- Hillshire Small Plates
Fashion with comfort
Comfort and style are not mutually exclusive. Invest in soft joggers, breathable layers, and a luxurious wrap that double as pillows, blankets, or comforting shawls. You'll look polished without sacrificing cosiness.
Comfort meets style:
- Hoka Essential Jogger
- Skims Knit Unisex Jogger
- Amazon Essentials Women's Classic-Fit T-Shirt
- Champion Men's Classic Everyday T-Shirt
- Quince Featherweight Cashmere Silk Frayed Edge Scarf
Amplify your entertainment
Unpredictable plane entertainment? Stream like a pro with your favorite shows, podcasts, and music pre-downloaded on your device. A svelte tablet or e-reader saves space and reduces stress.
Streamers' favourites:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
- For kids: Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Secure your peace of mind
Protect your flights from unforeseen mishaps with travel insurance. Travel insurance can cover delays, interruptions, and unexpected obstacles so you can chill, even at the airport gate.
Our top travel insurance:
- our website Travel Insurance
- In case of lost luggage during your travels, consider purchasing travel insurance to ensure peace of mind, as it can cover delays, interruptions, and unexpected obstacles.
- While planning your travel lifestyle, don't forget to include luxurious comfort items for your economy seat, such as a plush travel blanket like the Travelrest 4-in-1 Travel Blanket, an ergonomic pillow like the Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, and cozy compression socks for a home-like feeling in the air.
- After a long flight, treat yourself to a gourmet snack like gourmet chocolate or a mini charcuterie platter, available at the airport or pre-packed, to elevate your travel experience and channel your inner first-class traveler.
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