This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
Are you tired of feeling like a sardine on a long-haul flight? Before you resign yourself to standing up every 10 minutes, consider the magical intervention that is the airplane footrest.
Available on Amazon for under $10, this ingenious device is a triangular sling that hangs from sturdy straps, allowing you to adjust the length to suit your needs (17-32 inches). Simply position it in front of you, lay out your legs, and bask in the comfort.
As one delighted customer put it: "Dude...it's amazing and it doesn't affect the person in the seat in front of you."
But the benefits don't stop there. The footrest can also help combat swelling caused by pressurized cabins, as one buyer noted: "Depending on the length of the flight, I usually end up getting off the plane with swollen ankles/calfs. This allows me the ability to get my feet up, and keep blood circulation going."
With its lightweight design and compact drawstring pouch, this footrest is the perfect travel companion. Say goodbye to cramped legs and hello to comfort with Amazon's affordable airplane footrest.
