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Ask the pilot
The bone-bending, ergonomic hell of economy class. Six easy ideas for making flying more comfortable.
By Patrick Smith [2008-04-18]

  • Memory Foam Headrests and Lumbar Support

    Assuming you can adjust the height of it, a memory foam headrest would be great. I have a 5" wide by 15" long cylinder of memory foam (from foamorder.com, BTW) that I take everywhere. You can double it up for a bigger surface and it can be crammed into the tiniest space.

    I can't fly anymore without putting one of those airline pillows in the small of my back -- why not have an inflatable lumbar cushion built into the seat? They used to have pump-up shoes, why not pump-up lumbar support?

    And if all else fails, they should give you free ibuprofen if you request it. That works great too.

    -- Mr Smith
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    Thursday, April 17, 2008 07:37 PM
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