EVERYONE gets onboard a plane with at least one travel accessory, whether that’s a neck pillow, headphones or an eye mask.
But there are some things people bring on a flight that seem unnecessary, just like these seat dividers that have left passengers pretty unhappy.
The item was created to protect passengers from their neighbours on planes[/caption]
Travel + Leisure tested out the product[/caption]
Travel + Leisure, which tests out travel accessories, recently posted on its social media, trying out flight dividers for passengers.
The product that is called an ‘airplane sneeze guard’ is made by Stauber and sold as a pack of two for $32.83 (£24.24).
The guard is essentially a perspex screen that pops up and can be attached to arm rests to protect passengers from germs, supposedly.
In the product description, it states that by using the invention, travellers won’t have to worry about their neighbours “falling asleep next to you” or “breathing in your face”.
However, in the comments, both travellers and cabin crew have been left unimpressed.
One wrote in the comments: “No ma’am. I’m a flight attendant. You will be off the flight.”
Another added: “If I saw this on my flight I would immediately call for the air marshall.”
A third was equally unimpressed and wrote: “That’s too much, just stay home.”
Many of the other comments blasted the product as “ridiculous” and “nonsense.”
While there are no specific rules against passengers using seat dividers, they are not allowed to modify the aircraft cabin or block exits.
The screen is clipped in place by the armrests[/caption]
If used on a flight, you’re likely to be asked to take them down.
As for accessories you can use, Sun Travel has lots that are actually useful, and they’re cheap too.
Caroline McGuire, Head of Travel (Digital) loves a pocket-sized item, and has discovered the Matador’s Pocket Blanket
Mini.
The water resistant mat can be used in airports, on the beach, in the woods – anywhere a child might suddenly need a break.
Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor, swears by packing cubes.
For anyone who travels a lot, she believes them to be “lifesavers”, especially for anyone short on space.
And Kara Gofrey, Deputy Travel Editor, who suffers from swollen ankles on long-haul flights swears by wearing flight socks.
Even better you can get them from £5.99 from Amazon or £7.95 from Asda.
For even more travel accessories, check out what the Sun Travel team can’t live without.
And check out the bizarre jumper that has ‘built in travel pillow’ that you can buy from Amazon.
The product has baffled passengers and cabin crew[/caption]