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    33 Travel Products That Might Make You Forget You Didn't Get Upgraded To First Class

    That first class feeling without having to worry if you'll be upgraded.

    1. AirFly, a wireless transmitter that'll connect your AirPods (or any other wireless headphones) to the headphone jack on the flight so you can enjoy all the free entertainment without being forced to bring two sets of headphones or use the crappy ones they have the AUDACITY to charge for on some flights.

    2. Some compression socks to stop your feet and legs from swelling up as much as Violet Beauregarde did in Willy Wonka's factory.

    3. A twist memory foam pillow you can mold to in any position to help you sleep so you don't have to worry if the standard around the neck pillow really doesn't do much for you.

    4. A Lano Face Base Flyer Mask made with lanolin, mint, caffeine, ginger – they work together to deeply hydrate your skin because there's just something in the air on planes that I swear is on a mission to ruin our lives (or at least our skin).

    5. An airplane armrest extender and divider to, once-and-for-all, stop the in-air fight for the arm rest. 🙌This little thing makes it so you BOTH have enough room to put your arms down, thus making everyone happier.

    6. Some homeopathic jet-lag pills to help you adjust to the time change in a better way than just getting there and hoping for the best. ‾\_(ツ)_/‾

    7. An Away carryon suitcase which has three separate compartments to help you organize your things in the most efficient way possible to make the most use of your space. Plus, it has a USB port, so you can charge your phone when there's no working plugs around you.

    8. A sleep mask designed with a 3D contoured shape, which just means there's more space where your eyes go, so there's no pressure on them (you can also even open them), but it still provides total darkness so you can try and catch some zzzz's when you have a 6am flight you had to get up at 3am to catch.

    9. A blanket scarf with snaps at either end that make it so versatile, you'll be able to wrap it around your neck when you're getting on the plane and then turn it into a blanket when you try to nap.

    10. An external battery so powerful that it can charge your phone up to three times before it needs to be charged itself (now that's convenient).

    11. Glossier Balm Dotcom that will not only make you feel like a ~cool~ person who's ahead of the trends on your flight, but will also keep your lips nourished with antioxidants and natural emollients *and* add a touch of color so you don't feel like a total hot mess.

    12. A Dagne Dover duffle bag (now with a sleeve you can put over suitcase) that's worth the splurge because you'll be able to fit everything you need for a flight in it...and then swiftly put it under your seat to avoid the Hunger Games-style fight for overhead bin space.

    13. An On The Fly Kit that's totally TSA-approved, so you can feel like your favorite celeb who LOVES to post photos putting on face (and eye) masks during their first class flight because they are def on to something when it comes to skincare.

    14. A foot hammock made out of memory foam so you can REALLY sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy your flight.

    15. Silicone earplugs to reduce the pressure in your ears because sometimes you can't avoid getting an ~earful~ when the plane is taking off (and from the woman sitting next to you).

    16. A felt bag organizer to turn your purse or carry-on into a neatly organized place where you can find everything you're looking for instead of the black hole of disaster it usually is.

    17. Some biodegradable hypoallergenic wipes because flying can make you feel gross and these give you the chance to freshen up when there's not a shower in sight.

    18. The Airhook – it holds phones and tablets and attaches to the seat in front of you so you can be entertained on every flight, even the ones without seat-back entertainment. Plus, this has fold-down cup holder, so you don't have to worry about using your tray table and then panicking when you still have half a drink left and need to use the bathroom.

    19. Or a smaller holder that folds flat, so you can stash it into your bag super easily and be on your way as soon as it's your turn to get off the plane.

    20. A splurge-worthy Slip silk beauty sleep travel set because even if you do get a pillow on the flight, this one is wayyyyy better for your skin and hair, prevents wrinkles and breakage, and will def make you feel like you're an A-list celeb.

    21. A strap you can attach to your luggage to hold your carry-on or other items that are too big or awkward to pack (i.e. your coat, scarf, neck pillow, etc.).

    22. A self-inflating lumbar support pillow to give your back the support it needs to survive even the longest of flights.

    23. Weleda Skin Food, which is a plant-based moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling hydrated, moisturized, and smooth. Plus, it has the stamp of approval from flight attendants, so you know it has to be good.

    24. A Kindle Paperwhite you can fill with as many books as you want but without weighing down your carry-on. That way, no matter what mood you're in on the flight, you'll have a book to match it. Rory Gilmore is shaking rn!!!

    25. Some Evian facial spray to hydrate and refresh your skin even if you don't feel hydrated and refreshed after a delayed flight.

    26. A pair of earbuds that'll ~cancel~ all the noise (i.e. plane sounds, crying babies, loud talkative seat mates) and let you focus on whatever new podcast you've been obsessing over.

    27. A seatback organizer that keeps all your in-flight essentials (i.e. phone, e-reader, magazines, etc.) in the pocket so you don't have to dig around in your bag on the floor throughout the flight.

    28. A spAIRTray travel shelf you can attach to the window and have a place to set your drink and phone *without* having to put down the tray table. Now that's luxury.

    29. A passport holder because anyone who sits in first class def has one to feel like an ~official~ traveler.

    30. A compact lightweight travel blanket that won't take up your whole carry-on bag but *WILL* keep you warm when it's -7 degrees on your flight.

    31. A travel set of disinfecting wipes because it actually grosses me out to even think about all the germs that are on a seat. Using one of these not only may help prevent you from picking up some sort of sickness, but also ease your mind.

    32. A pair of knit socks to keep your feet warm on a long flight because no matter what the weather is outside, airplanes always think you need to feel like you're in a department store in the middle of summer.

    33. And a carry-on cocktail kit so you can fully enjoy your travel experience as you sip on a Moscow Mule...or whatever your go-to drink is.

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