The biggest struggle is getting them to lie down, so we often talk to them about how many movies they will get before they have to try to sleep. The usefulness of a travel pillow ultimately depends on the individual traveller’s preferences and comfort needs,” says Kallen. Given that it was his first time seeing a neck pillow, his usage of it was somewhat unorthodox, but I let it slide.

Plane pal allowed them to stretch out their legs and get comfortable and also made sleeping on the flights a lot easier for them both with more space. Couple that with different coupons that you can collect, and you'll be getting a really good deal on pillow plane train.Inflated within seconds, this super portable travel pillow is available in a twin pack as standard and offers exceptional travel comfort on planes, coaches, buses and cars. For Arielle, that three-pronged support is essential “because I rest my head against the window so I can maximize every inch of my window seat. Suitable For: The travel pillow is suitable for whether adults or teenagers, and it's great for airplanes, buses, trains, cars, camping, backpacking, airport terminals and any other imaginable situation. An ergonomic shape provided just the right amount of support (including all-important lumbar support) and the deep grooves aided airflow during a particularly hot, sticky night on a cramped red-eye flight.

I tested these travel pillows over the course of two months (at the same time as my review of the best packing cubes).After testing it, I agree with Minford that the pillow gives you something to rest your head against — and I successfully managed to get a few hours of sleep on my early flight. It’s just the thing to prevent you waking up a couple of hours into a nap to find your head resting on the stranger next to you’s shoulder.

He happily agreed and was positively delighted by the “little bed” that appeared before his very eyes! I’m talking about inflatable cushions that are designed to turn a standard economy seat into a bed for young children. In a few weeks I will be on a long haul flight with my one and four-year-old, to say I am nervous is an understatement. When stacked up, those two pillows create a perfect flat surface extending the airplane seat, thus creating a very comfy bed for your little one.Made from high-quality nylon, Plane Pal is lightweight and compact and can be easily inflated after take-off. The hammock attaches to the tray table when you reach cruising altitude or you can attach it before take off and stow it in the magazine rack until you are ready to inflate it as it is easier to attach before the person in front reclines their seat. It involved a lot of sleeping – on aeroplanes, but also in a range of other cramped environments, such as trains, hostels and tents. MULTI-PURPOSE FOR MORE PLACES: Not only for airplane, the leg rest pillow is suitable for cars, buses, trains, to nap in the office, camping, with a compact, portable carry bag to carry it anywhere.

On a recent flight to Italy, I chose the dreaded middle seat on purpose to see how well the Travelrest really works. The usual way is to rest it at back of your neck, rotated to just the right spot for maximum support. If stiff travel pillows aren’t for you, perhaps this wrap around Infinity Pillow might suit you better. We have never had any concerns about the safety aspect of our Fly Tot, since we know how quickly it can be deflated.

Scott Keyes of Going (formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights) also echoes their praise: “What I like about it is its versatility.