I love going to Europe, or Hawaii, or South America, but when I think of facing 10-12 hours of red-eye agony, I feel like giving up. My greatest problem when I fly is that I can’t sleep on the plane. Let’s face it, not many of us actually can. How would you doze off in a hard, narrow seat with the armrests digging into your hips, your head banging against the window and your legs going numb as you try to find a more comfortable position?
Over the years I’ve tried it seems like every pillow on the market, from inflatable to micro-bead cushions and travel pillows for back pain, but none really worked. Does anyone know exactly how many travel pillows have been invented so far?
Every time I board a long-haul flight I hope that finally, the ideal travel pillow has been created. Advertisements are everywhere: “Best travel pillow ever created, Designed and created by an airline pilot…” Oh, maybe this one will work. “New travel pillow wins British Invention of the Year…” Ah, this must be the one! But no, it’s not!
How is JetConfy Pillow Different?
So just when I gave up all hope of getting any sleep on the plane, here comes JetComfy, a bizarre travel pillow on a pole. Will this one end my travel pillow challenge?
In the beginning I was reluctant to even give it a try. Another travel pillow? But still, there was something about this one that none of the others seemed to have. Unlike most travel pillows that wrap around your neck forcing your head to lean forward, or sideways, the ingenious JetComfy pillow actually deals with the old dilemma of where to place your head while trying to sleep on a plane. JetComfy pillow stands by itself on an extendable pole that supports the weight of your head.
The height of the pole is adjustable and once in place, the cushion can be tilted and swiveled round to the desired angle. JetComfy can be used in any seat that has an armrest: airplane, bus, train, even in the office. The pillow comes in different colors and costs $49.99.
The pillow comes with a super soft cover that can be removed and washed after each journey. The plastic platform has a built-in compartment for a pen/stylus/light/pointer that is good for filling out forms or for finding lost object under your seat. There is also a built-in space for two USB chargers for charging your mobile devices. The 4-in-1 pen/stylus/pointer/light and the 2 USB mobile charging ports can be purchased separately for $24.99.
Two weeks ago I received my ‘trial’ JetComfy pillow and got to experience it on a 12 hour flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm, Sweden. It does work as described, so I was actually able to sleep and my neck didn’t hurt after that. So far I’m pretty happy with it. So here are the pros and cons of the JetComfy pillow:
JetConfy Pillow Pros
- Firm, supportive foam base
- Feels fairly sturdy
- Easy to set up and
- Super soft removable cover
- Power packs snap right in securely and have charge indicator lights
- The 4-in-one pen/stylus/light is a very useful and easy to store
JetConfy Pillow Cons
- It’s a little bulky and heavy (1.5 lb) so it will add to your hand luggage weight
- The memory foam on the pillow seems a little of hard for my face (I prefer soft pillows)
I think JetComfy is a good product that revolutionized the travel pillow with the introduction of extendable legs that support the weight of your head. Finally, a travel pillow with real support that takes the pressure off your neck and spine! Whether you choose to sleep on the journey or not, it’s good to have something to lean your head against for support and general relaxation.
* Disclosure: JetComfy sent me this pillowt for review. Nonetheless, the opinions expressed in this post are my own and have not been influenced in any way by the company.
Maithly Garcia
Wow….the pillow is just amazing. It is going to become very necessary for me because I can’t sleep in the aeroplane comfortably. Thanks a lot for sharing this pillow.
Anda Galffy
I think it’s a good travel pillow, although it’s a little bulky.
Claire Lexus
Pretty cool idea! Definitely a great pillow for a long hour flight.
Farber@NeckPillows
I am so glad I found this article before I left on my trip. I am going to be taking a 12 hour flight, and I will definitely need to rest my neck. Luckily, you have added good information about this neck support travel pillow. so I can rest easy and arrive refreshed.
Anda Galffy
I’m glad you discovered this new travel pillow. There is a 20% now till the end of July if you buy it from Amazon (use code ANDA2016).
Michelle
I can’t sleep on planes either. I’d never thought a specific type pillow could help but for $24.99 I want to give JetComfy a try! I would love not having a sore neck – and a headache to go with it sometimes as after a long flight.
Anda Galffy
This pillow may work for you, Michelle. You should try it.
Ruth - Tanama Tales
I have problems sleeping on airplanes too. However, my issue is that I get too anxious on the plane. I wish I would be able to sleep and “kill” some of that flying. Not sure if this pillow will help me out. My husband moves too much on his seat. I think he will veto the pillow.
Anda Galffy
Yea, I hear you, Ruth. Sleeping will make it easier, but not all of us ca sleep during the flight.
Suze - Luxury Columnist
It’s a clever idea though I often do carry-on luggage only so the weight would probably be a problem.
Lyn @thetravellinglindfields
Haha – 12 hours is a short flight for us. I wish! D and I just arrived home from New York after almost 22 hours, not including the time spent hanging around the airport. On a flight that long you do sleep eventually bit only because you are so exhausted. Maybe I should try the jetcomfy.
Anda Galffy
I think you should. I like it OK, but my husband is crazy about it. He says he slept better than ever on it.
Tanja (the Red phone box travels)
interesting but I don’t think I’ll use it:)
Anda Galffy
I received it for free and that’s how I’ve got to try it. I would have never bought it, but now that I have it I think it’s really good.
Mary {The World Is A Book}
I feel like I need to try this. I have a hard time sleeping on airplanes too unless I have a window seat. But, with two kids, I’ve had to give that up 🙂 I’ve resorted to resting my head on so many places and trying to sleep on various pillows. Glad to hear it worked for you. Enjoy Stockholm and loving your FB photos.
Anda Galffy
Thanks, Mary. Stockholm is really beautiful.
Rhonda Albom
Interesting concept, but for me the cons outweigh the pros. I am all about light weight (and soft pillows), but the 1.5 lbs would stop me from even taking it along to test it out.
Anda Galffy
It’s true that it’s a little heavy, but that’s why it does the job so much better.
Cathy
The idea is great especially the chargers but I like softer than memory foam too. I’m still looking for the ideal travel pillow. I liked an inflatable one I bought- lost it first use;)
Anda Galffy
This is the most comfortable pillow I tried so far.
Sally@Toddlers on Tour
It looks like a good option. I hate those neck pillows – they never seem to be able to support my head. I always end up doing some contortionist act to swivel myself around to lean my head on the seat. Needless to say I can barely walk when I untangle myself from the seat.
Anda Galffy
You should try this pillow. You may be happy with it. I am.
Michelle | michwanderlust
I totally know how you feel, Anda – it’s impossible for me to sleep on planes too. Nowadays I just bring sleeping pills, but I try to only use them if I know I won’t have time to catch up on sleep at my destination. This pillow sounds like an amazing idea! I’d love to try it out when I’m not backpacking and can afford the extra weight 🙂
Anda Galffy
For me what matters is to catch up a couple of hours of sleep before we land and no other people helped me with that. JetComfy is very different from everything else i tried.
Arnie
Boy, 1.5 lbs is pretty darn heavy. Particularly when you only do carry-ons like Jo and me. It’s already hard enough getting my size 16 clod-hoppers in a roll-aboard. My shows and this pillow. No room for clothes. I guess we’ll be nudist beaches from now on;-)
Anda Galffy
Ha,ha,ha, I hear you Arnie. I feel the same way about the small amount of luggage we allowed to carry on board now. Did you know that from 10kg they moved down to 8kg for the carryon? Pretty sad.
Arnie
Really! I had not heard that! Soon it will be impossible to take anything other than a purse. When we flew Iceland Air last summer to GB. We went over on weight, and we pack the same every time.