Skip the Airline Headphones: This Tiny Gadget Is on Sale Just in Time for Summer Flights

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and with it comes the usual flurry of deals on travel gear. Among the power banks and noise-canceling headphones, one item stands out for anyone who hates the tinny, wired earbuds airlines hand out: the Twelve South AirFly Pro 2. This Bluetooth adapter is currently selling for $49.99 on Amazon and at Twelve South’s own site—that’s $10 off and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen.

The AirFly Pro 2 solves a simple but persistent problem. It plugs into the headphone jack of your seatback screen, letting you pair your own wireless earbuds or headphones instead. No more untangling cheap cords or struggling with poor fit. Setup is straightforward: plug it in, sync your headphones, and you’re watching a movie or listening to a podcast in your own preferred audio gear. It even supports two pairs of headphones at once, so you and a travel buddy can share a show without splitting a cord.

This is Twelve South’s top-tier AirFly model, and it includes upgrades over the cheaper version. You get dedicated volume controls on the device itself, a faster processor for quicker pairing, and improved sound quality with less background hiss. The battery lasts up to 25 hours on a single charge, which is enough for even the longest international flights.

But the AirFly Pro 2 doesn’t stop being useful once you land. Since it works with any standard audio jack, you can connect it to a Nintendo Switch, an older car stereo, or even a treadmill at the gym. For anyone planning to fly this summer, it’s a small investment that makes a big difference in comfort.