New Plastic Screens for Airplanes: Why Stewards and Passengers Are Outraged.

An Unusual Travel Accessory

According to The Sun: Every traveler usually has some travel accessory with them: a neck pillow, headphones, or a sleep mask. But there are also strange things that may seem unnecessary at first glance, like seat dividers that have caused mixed reactions among passengers.

Dividers for Passengers

The magazine Travel + Leisure, which specializes in testing travel accessories, recently tested passenger dividers on social media. This product named "protective cover for airplanes" is designed by Stauber and sells in a set of two for $32.83.

Essentially, this protection is a transparent screen that attaches to armrests to protect passengers from germs.

The product description states that using this device will allow travelers not to worry about neighbors who "sleep next to you" or "breathe in your face".

However, users in the comments were dissatisfied. One noted:

No ma’am. I’m a flight attendant. You will be off the flight.

If I saw this on my flight, I would immediately call for the air marshal.

That’s too much, just stay home.

Rules for Use

Although there are no specific rules against using dividers, passengers should not modify the cabin of the aircraft or block exits.

If you decide to use these dividers during your flight, you will likely be asked to remove them.

Useful Travel Accessories

Among truly useful travel accessories at a reasonable price, you can find many interesting options. Digital travel guide Carolina Maguire recommends the Matador’s Pocket Blanket Mini, which is waterproof and perfect for use in airports, on the beach, or in the forest.

Sophie Swietohowski, a travel editor assistant, is convinced that packing cubes are "lifesavers". And Kara Goffrey, the deputy travel editor who deals with swelling legs during long flights, cannot do without compression socks.

Given the users' reactions, it can be argued that new travel accessories do not always receive approval. The relevance of such innovations remains in question, as most passengers prefer traditional means of ensuring their comfort during flights and travels. At the same time, competition in the travel accessory sector continues to grow, encouraging developers to create new ideas that simplify travel. It is important to keep an eye on the development of such trends in order to choose truly useful items for comfort on the road.