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This Clever Gadget Lets You Use Wireless Earbuds on Any Flight — and It’s $40 Right Now

The VergeWednesday, July 8, 2026

Planning a summer getaway? The previous-generation Twelve South AirFly Pro might be the unsung hero of your carry-on. It bridges the gap between your wireless earbuds and those dreaded in-flight entertainment screens. Right now, Amazon has it for $39.99, which is $15 off the usual price. That’s the best deal we’ve tracked this year, and only $7 more than the all-time low we saw back in January 2025.

For just a few dollars more than the basic AirFly SE, the Pro version brings some serious upgrades. It works in both Bluetooth transmitter and receiver modes, so you can pair your headphones with the plane’s system on the way out, then switch to streaming music from your phone to older wired speakers or a rental car stereo once you land. It also supports two sets of Bluetooth headphones at once — perfect for sharing a movie or podcast with a seatmate. And with 25 hours of battery life, it’ll outlast even the longest overseas haul.

The AirFly Pro isn’t just for flights, either. On vacation, you can plug it into a Nintendo Switch for private gaming, or connect it to a gym treadmill’s audio jack back home. It’s the kind of simple, reliable adapter that solves a small but persistent annoyance — and at this price, it’s hard to argue against grabbing one before your next trip.

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