Easier in-flight viewing

May 19, 2024

Your next flight might be BYOS — Bring Your Own Screen — which is fine until your arm starts falling asleep from holding up your phone for so long. I’ve got three options for hands-free watching. Psst, these are also nice for watching videos at home.

Secure: This sturdy plastic mount ($13.37) has an adjustable clip and 360-degree rotation for optimal viewing.
Flexible: The Flight Flap (41% off, $9.34) folds flat, then bends to create a little stand for your phone. Set it up on the open tray table or clip it to the top when it’s closed.
Versatile: This simple clip ($12.98) works with devices of all sizes — including tablets.

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