You need the AirFly for your next flight. And it’s on sale today for Prime Day
No headphones are as worthless as those thin, wired headphones that attendants hand out on international flights.
I normally don’t have a problem with this as I always take my AirPods Pro with me so I can listen to music from my phone or watch something I downloaded to my tablet. But sometimes I really want to take advantage of the onboard entertainment.
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And then I’m forced to use the worst headphones you’ve ever heard because my Bluetooth headphones can’t connect to the in-chair display. And I have to use these headphones in an environment that is already difficult to listen to in general. I’m dealing with loud engine noises and crying babies, and the onboard headphones are tinny and let in all outside noise so you can barely hear anything.
Stop watching in-flight entertainment with those awful airline headphones.
That’s where the AirFly Pro comes into the picture.
The AirFly Pro by Twelve South is a minimalist designed dongle that you can plug into the 3.5mm headphone jack during your flight to listen to in-flight entertainment on your personal Bluetooth headphones. And it is on sale today for Prime Day for $50, or 8% off.
The AirFly Pro is my number one flying accessory.
All you have to do is pair the AirFly Pro with your Bluetooth headphones, such as the AirPods Pro or Bose QuietComfort, connect the AirFly Pro to the screen for you – and you’re all set. You don’t even have to use your phone to connect the two devices.
If you’re concerned about battery life, the AirFly Pro lasts over 25 hours and can be fully charged in three hours.
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You can also pair two separate headphones to one AirFly Pro, in case you’re on a flight with someone else and want to watch the same movie or show. If you’re flying on an international flight with that weird dual-plug headphone jack, Twelve South sells these too AirFly Pro Deluxewhich comes with an adapter and a suede travel case for $65.
And if that’s not enough, the AirFly Pro also doubles as an audio transmitter, so you can turn any speaker with a headphone jack, like your old car stereo, into a Bluetooth speaker.
Next to mine Anker MagSafe battery packthe AirFly Pro has truly become my most valued travel accessory when flying.
