Take it from the pros, these sales are worth jumping on.
Early Black Friday sales are secretly popping up all over Amazon — you just have to know where to look, and thankfully, we do. We’ve combed through dozens of flight attendant-loved travel products to find the best deals for travelers right now.
From a $7 safety device and insanely popular checked bag to the best neck pillow, comfy eye mask, and compression packing cubes out there, here are 10 frequent flier-approved items to make travel days a little easier. Get up to 40 percent off ahead of the biggest sale event of the year.
14 Clothing Items You Can Pack for Any Vacation, According to a Flight Attendant — From $18
Iniu Slimmest 10,000-mAh Portable Charger
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$30 $18 at Amazon
This power bank is a frequent top-seller with more than 66,000 ratings, including some from flight attendants. One said it deserves six stars. “For the money, hands down the best I have used,” they wrote. “It is super fast and holds enough charge to do my phone and my iPad a couple times each.” Even though it’s ultra-thin, it has the power to charge your AirPods 13 times.
Bagsmart Weekender Bag
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$39 $29 at Amazon
“This bag is well made, has just the right amount of organization properties, and is good looking,” said one reviewer who worked as a flight attendant for nearly 30 years. Others say it fits up to 10 days’ worth of clothes — in one little personal item! You’ll not only save 25 percent on the bag, but you’ll also save loads on baggage fees.
Dr. Scholl's Giorgie Slip-on Ballet Flat
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$60 $41 at Amazon
These Dr. Scholl’s skimmers are so comfy that flight attendants have used them as their in-flight shoes. If you’re averse to sneakers while traveling, this supportive ballet flat is a cute and versatile alternative. The Giorgie is made of recycled materials and has a cushy foam made from algae (don’t knock it until you try it). “Best shoes ever,” another flight attendant said. “Super comfortable, would love to stay in them all day if I could.”
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
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$99 $80 at Amazon
AirTags are recommended by flight attendants, Travel + Leisure editors, and thousands of other travelers on the internet. Reviewers call them a “lifesaver.” Just slip one of these tiny Bluetooth trackers in your bag, and you can follow it on your Find My app should your bag ever leave your sight. Many have credited the device for helping them locate lost luggage. Right now, a pack of four is 19 percent off.
Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask
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$29 $20 at Amazon
Even flight attendants use eye masks to catch up on sleep and combat jet lag. “I often find myself trying to sleep at a layover hotel in the middle of the day. Some hotel rooms have blackout shades, but sunlight always seems to leak in,” one said. But this memory-foam mask makes them feel like they’re sleeping in “the darkest of dark caves.” Reviewers also love that it’s weightless and still allows them to blink.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Luggage
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$220 $176 at Amazon
Travelpro’s Maxlite 5 style is iconic. It’s softsided, which makes it more flexible and so lightweight. This 25-inch checked bag with four spinner wheels has about 13,000 ratings and, right now, you can save $44 on it. One flight attendant bought the suitcase because a colleague has been using theirs for 19 years. “My husband is a pilot and we travel a lot,” wrote another reviewer. “This bag is great quality and just the right size. You can cram a lot of gear in it without it getting busy or too heavy.”
Gonex 6-piece Compression Packing Cubes
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$40 $24 at Amazon
According to one flight attendant, these compression packing cubes “are life-changing for travelers.” They fit an almost unbelievable amount — one traveler packed 10 pairs of bulky jeans in the largest size. The packing cubes are made with lightweight mesh and rip-stop nylon, so you don’t have to worry about six extra bags weighing down your luggage. And with the early Black Friday sale, you can get 40 percent off.
Zzrui Door Stopper Security Alarm
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$10 $7 at Amazon
Even the pros know that safety comes first. Flight attendants use this alarm-sounding door stopper as an extra security measure in hotel rooms. It’s battery-operated, weighs roughly four ounces, and takes up only about six inches of luggage space. And for $7? Take it from thousands of reviewers: your safety is worth it.
EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow
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$35 $27 at Amazon
If flight attendants carry a comfy pillow and blanket in their suitcases, then so can you — and not feel an ounce of shame about it. This portable nap essential can serve two purposes: a compact pillow that unfolds into a 65-by-40-inch blanket. One former flight attendant said they also use it for lumbar support. Use it on planes, trains, buses, or long car rides. It’s the «best travel purchase,” claimed another Amazon reviewer.
Edishine Book Light
Amazon
$10 $6 at Amazon
Carin Ryan, a flight attendant of 10 years with millions of miles under her belt, named this book light as one of her top 14 travel must-haves. It’s “compact, rechargeable, and sturdier than the lights with the long necks,” she wrote. “The three different lighting colors are nice, as well. And best of all, I’m not that obnoxious passenger with their overhead light on when everyone is trying to sleep.” If you hurry, you can snag it for $6.
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