Economy class travel is something we all have to do and some carriers try to make it pleasant. Airline provided items differ depending on who you’re flying with and are as varied as pillows to amenity kits to nothing at all.
Passengers often bring things along to help keep things comfy on board. Neck pillows are a perennial favourite of course, not to mention the now ubiquitous devices.
An Airline Provided Cup Holder
Having the tray table deployed usually means you have much less space to move. I usually hotly await my meal tray being collected so there is more room. The only problem are those times when I still have a drink I’d like to finish.
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- Do you see what I see?
British airline Jet2 has you covered, having a basic cup holder built into the back of the seat in front. Fold down that bad boy and all your woes are no more – you have space and a place for your drink!
Extra Leg Room
Realising the airline provided you with extra leg room really makes you stick to a brand. Nobody likes being hemmed in to a seat with your knees jabbing the person sitting in front of you.
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- Ahh, plenty of knee room!
Irish airline Ryanair has thoughtfully dispensed with the seat pocket so you can have plenty of room for your knees. People all over Europe love this and its just one reason why hundreds of millions fly with them each year.
Blankets, Pillows and Headphones
On international flights, blankets and pillows are a godsend. If the cabin is cool, you can pop your blanket over you and snuggle into your slimline seat, enjoying the economy class comfort as you fly to your destination.
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- Snug as a bug in a rug!
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- Listen closely.
Naturally a pair of earphones is also essential so you can watch movies to wile away the time. Luckily advances in miniaturisation mean sound quality is superior to times past.
Overall Thoughts
For me, anything that provides extra space or adds to comfort is a good thing. Blankets and pillows are probably the most obvious things, with seating probably coming next. Exit rows or snagging an entire block of seats to yourself being some of the more coveted elements.
What say you? What airline provided items make for a really good flight in your opinion? Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.
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Good list. For me, legroom and 18″ seat width, IFE to keep me occupied, and decent quality or better food. Anything beyond those is a very nice plus.
That sounds fair enough to me!
Toothbrush and toothpaste are winners, together with warm blankets. I bring my own pillow and earphones.
Good call there, nothing beats brushing your teeth to make you feel human again! Thanks for that.