Best Items From the Early Big Deal Days Sale

It’s the last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, and the deals have gotten better with each passing day. Sifting through all these savings can be overwhelming to say the least, so we suggest compiling your list based on the recommendations of travel industry pros: flight attendants.

At Travel + Leisure, we are constantly gathering insights from flight attendants on must-have travel products, so we looked back at their suggestions to help you shop the best deals during this savings event. If you don’t want to miss out on many of these Prime member-exclusive deals, sign up for a free 30-day trial now so you can get all of the best discounts. Keep reading to ensure you don’t miss out on any of these fantastic finds.

Apple AirTag Set

The details: When it comes to keeping your belongings safe during travel, few items do it better than Apple AirTags. Designed with precise tracking capabilities, Apple AirTags seamlessly connect with the FindMy app to provide real-time location of your items. Apple AirTags also hardly ever go on sale, so make sure to grab a pack while they’re discounted.

Why flight attendants love this set: They are easy to use, and because they come in a pack, it’s ideal to “put one in [their] flight attendant bag, on [their] dog, and so much more.” Even more, that same reviewer said they were “very impressed” and surprised at how well they worked. 

Veken Packing Cube Set

The details: This packing cube set comes with everything you need to make the most out of the space in your suitcase. The eight-pack comprises one extra large, large, medium, and small cube, as well as bags for your laundry, shoes, and toiletries. Each bag has seamless zippers and handles for extra ease when using them.

Why flight attendants love this set: With how much packing and unpacking flight attendants do, we know we can trust their advice on efficient packing. One shared that this specific set “makes all the difference” when it comes to keeping your clean and dirty clothes separate and makes the entire experience “quicker and easier.” We could all use a bit of that in our lives, so definitely grab this set while it’s on sale for $18. 

Charmking Compression Socks

The details: Frequent travelers know the pressure that traveling puts on feet, joints, and ankles. That swelling is an uncomfortable result of feeling cramped on a plane, bus, or train, and to combat that, consider adding a pair of compression socks to your travel wardrobe to relieve that pressure.

Why flight attendants love this pair: One flight attendant called this pair “perfect for flight travel” after sharing that they “need the comfort and support of compression socks.” Change the way you travel today and make sure to grab this pair while they’re on sale for $12. 

HiLife Portable Clothes Steamer

The details: No matter how neatly I pack, sometimes some garments are just more susceptible to wrinkling. That’s a problem of the past, though, with this compact and portable clothes steamer that’s on sale for just $24.

Why flight attendants love this steamer: “I think this [portable steamer] was made for flight attendants and other nomadic people who like to look clean and professional,” says one flight attendant. “It is the perfect size to pack in your travel bag, and it works efficiently and quickly… Amazing product!” 

Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest

The details: If you struggle with achy feet on long-haul flights, you need this footrest for maximum comfort. Plus, it folds up into its accompanying case and hardly takes up any space in your bag. Even better, you don’t have to worry about being an annoying seat neighbor because its seamless design won’t bother anyone in your row or in front of you. It’s just $22, which means you need to add this deal to your cart ASAP.

Why flight attendants love this steamer: As a flight attendant who travels a lot, one shared that this nifty travel accessory is a “game-changer” and that it “makes a difference on those long flights.” 

Zoppen Multi-Purpose RFID Blocking Travel Wallet

The details: Few belongings are more important to safeguard while traveling than your passport, ID, and cards. This specific travel wallet goes the extra mile with an integrated RFID-blocking design to keep your belongings safe, and on special sale for $12, if I were you, I’d add it to your cart ASAP.

Why flight attendants love this wallet: In addition to its RFID blocking capabilities, one flight attendant also gushed over its pretty pastel color options. She also wrote: “It’s “the perfect size of travel wallet for me. This definitely exceeded my expectations!”

Addalock Portable Door Lock

The details: When you’re traveling to a new destination and staying in a hotel or Airbnb, you need to pack a portable door lock. You can never be too safe, and this easy-to-use lock seamlessly secures to most doors for protection on-the-go. 

Why flight attendants love this door lock: After one flight attendant shared that “another guest accidentally walked into [their] room due to a mix up,” they were motivated to make sure that never happened again, so they purchased this portable door lock. Another flight attendant creator on TikTok that goes by @Daniddboyy1 also shared that they “sleep so much better and feel so much safer knowing that [they] have this.” So if you’re looking for peace of mind while traveling, you need this portable door lock that’s half-off right now for all of your upcoming travels.

Metatarsal Ball of Foot Cushions

The details: If you dread wearing heels, it’s just because you’re not wearing them with these insertable foot cushions. In a set of four, these foot cushions are slip-free, and when applied, provide immediate relief and comfort to even the highest heels. Even better, shoppers can get them on sale for just $11.

Why flight attendants love these cushion inserts: Being on your feet all day can take a toll on anyone’s feet, even more so if you’re wearing heels all day. That’s why flight attendants look at comforting inserts that make wearing heels a breeze. A flight attendant shared that this specific insert “does wonders” and that they are “impressed by the thin design, which fits in seamlessly but provides extreme cushion on the most important part of the foot.” 

Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside 20-Inch Carry-On

The details: The most important travel tool to have on hand is the perfect carry-on — you’ll likely use it on every trip, so you need something durable, functional, and stylish. Enter this Samsonite carry-on (that’s 27 percent off right now) that T+L editors love. It comes in a variety of colors, and shoppers love how easy it is to maneuver and its light weight.

Why flight attendants love this carry-on: This is the suitcase of choice for many flight attendants, including one that especially adores how “smooth it rolls and holds up during [their] daily travels.”

Emdmak Portable Door Alarm

The details: This compact and easy-to-set-up door safety alarm seamlessly wedges to the inside of your door, and if an unwanted guest tries to get in, you’ll be instantly notified. It has multiple alarm settings and a “do not disturb” function for flexible and functional use. Get it on sale for just $12 today. 

Why flight attendants love this door alarm: “If you stay in hotels or Airbnbs a lot, this is perfect,” says flight attendant TikTok creator @Merm.v. “You place it underneath your door, and it is sensitive and will wake you up or alarm anyone that tries to get into your room.”

Weleda Skin Food Moisturizer

The details: The lack of moisture from recycled air in the sky can really dry out your skin. That’s why having an ultra-moisturizing cream is important for keeping skin hydrated and glowing. This 2-ounce bottle is travel-friendly and on sale for just $16 today.

Why flight attendants love this moisturizer: TikTok creator @Taytippett shared that “[they] travel all the time, and this [moisturizer] is my life-line… It’s my holy grail and favorite moisturizer ever. Keeping your skin hydrated is huge, especially when in the air,” she says, and this is the product that gives her such a glow. 

Softvox Alpine FlyFit Earplugs 

Between the occasional crying baby, loud noises, and ear popping, flying can really do a number on our ears. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep a pair of these compact earplugs (that hardly take up any space in your bag) to stay relaxed on even the most hectic flight. Also, these earplugs are great for loud musical festivals and stadiums, too.

Why flight attendants love these earplugs: All of that unwanted noise is why flight attendants recommend these $14 reusable earplugs that allow you to hear all of the important announcements and information, while blissfully protecting your ears (and peace) from the unnecessary loud noises. One flight attendant says: “I pop these in for the flight and I can still hear passengers, take orders, speak on the intercom without sacrificing my hearing to the sound of jet engines on the tarmac.”

Tula Eye Renewal Serum

During long travel days, we all could use a bit of extra under-eye support. And for the best advice out there on eye creams that actually work, we look to flight attendants that often undergo long travel days and hectic sleeping schedules. This serum is jam-packed with probiotics and peptides that not only de-puff but also help keep your skin hydrated all day long.

Why flight attendants love this serum: This Tula serum is flight-attendant approved. One even said this serum “makes [sleepy bags under your eyes] disappear.” Try it out for yourself while it’s on sale for just $44.

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