I Survived a 17-hour Flight With Zero In-flight Entertainment-Now I Never Board Without This $10 Travel Hack

"I recently experienced this on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. Sure, I had my phone to connect to the in-flight app, but between the cords needed to keep it charged and the general discomfort of being on a long-haul flight in economy, holding up my device for hours on end and craning my neck into an even more awkward position was just not feasible."

"The magnetic phone holder was so simple yet so clever. Attached to their tray table, they sat back and relaxed (as much as one can in economy), watching movies and TV hands-free. Even during turbulence, their phone stayed perfectly in place. Following that flight, the first thing I did when I landed was look it up and place an order."

"I've since used the phone holder on three flights, and even had fellow passengers stop to ask about it. Beyond being a lifesaver when the in-flight entertainment fails, it's equally useful on shorter domestic routes where there are no seatback screens at all. It attaches easily to your tray table (or any surface under an inch thick), and thanks to its anti-slip silicone grip, it stays put no matter how bumpy the ride."

A compact magnetic airplane phone holder attaches securely to tray tables or any surface under an inch thick to provide hands-free viewing at a comfortable height. The holder stays in place even during turbulence thanks to an anti-slip silicone grip. The accessory offers 360-degree rotation while remaining extremely small and lightweight (about 4 ounces and 3.34 by 1.65 inches). The holder is useful on long-haul flights when seatback entertainment fails and on short domestic routes without seatback screens. The device is inexpensive (around $10) and portable enough to fit easily in carry-on items. Ugreen is one named option.

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