How to sleep on a plane and keep your feet from swelling: a device for $ 10 will save your trip

While it is often said that travel is a joy, this is not usually the case with air travel. For many, traveling by plane, especially long-haul flights, is more of a test of patience than a pleasure. Especially if you are on an economy flight. However, a group of savvy Amazon shoppers have come up with a new hack to make night flights more comfortable: footrest for $10.

Why is she trending?

This airplane footrest is one of those products that makes you wonder, “Why wasn’t this made before?”

To use the stand, simply attach the stand straps to the open or closed table bracket. And place your legs so that they are extended and slightly suspended.

The footrest is small enough to weigh down your hand luggage. It can be used anywhere you need some legroom, including train, bus or plane.

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If you're worried about durability, don't. The sturdy footrest has a buckle to secure the strap. It can also be adjusted to suit your height. You can buy the stand on Amazon.

What people say

Buyers called the universal footrest “saving”. It has earned praise for its durability, comfort and ease of use.

It is, in the words of one reviewer, “a life saver for long haul flights.” A 180cm shopper who made the 15-hour journey between Toronto and the UAE writes that it made their flight in the middle seat in economy class “tolerable.”

Elevation “helps take the load off” of the back, legs and lower back, travelers say.

The kickstand works “wonderfully” for tired feet, praises another user; it is “well made” and “durable”.

“The footrest is a godsend! cheers another customer. “I [no longer] have restless legs on flights.”

It is “small and light”, it can be put in hand luggage, it “does not interfere with the passenger in front of you”, it “changed my life” - such are the reviews of those who purchased the stand.

Despite a 3,9-star rating, some users found the footrest “uncomfortable” as it “presses your feet together.”

Hack and predictor Aviator

Before heading out on your next long-haul flight, Amazon shoppers recommend checking out this life-changing airplane footstool.

Buyers who suffer from restless legs syndrome praise this budget device as a "find" for flights. However, some users claim that the device has caused more discomfort than relief, which is something to keep in mind when placing an order.