"Life saver. We had an 11 hour flight with our 3 year old and 5 month old and plane pal was a life saver. Easy to inflate and my toddler slept great on it" - Olivia.L - KeepEmQuiet.com customer

KeepEmQuiet.com is now the official and exclusive distributor for Plane Pal!

Plane Pal is a custom-designed inflatable cushion that fills the space on-board between your child’s seat and the seat in front.

Made from high-quality nylon, Plane Pal is light-weight, compact and is easy to inflate/deflate & comes with a handy portable hand pump for easy inflation.

Plane Pal has been tested under altitude pressure by a CASA-certified aviation safety expert. Plane Pal has also been reviewed by the EASA & IATA and deemed safe for onboard use.

How does it work? 

Plane Pal allows you to use the previously wasted space between your child’s seat and the seat in front. It creates a flat surface for your child to either extend their legs on to lay flat & sleep.

 OVER 50 APPROVED AIRLINES

The following airlines have advised via their customer service that they allow Plane Pal (there may well be more, but these are the ones that have given the official OK - it is your responsibility to check with your airline before traveling): 

Couldn't find your airline above? Don't panic. We probably haven't had a clear indication from the airline yet. We suggest you contact the airline directly.

 now OFFICIALLY APPROVES the use of Plane Pal, this is the only comfort aid to be approved for use onboard.

Instructions

• Plane Pal is to be used in the window seat or the middle seat in the centre rows
• Plane Pal is not to be used during take-off or landing
• The child's seatbelt remains fastened at all times (you can request an infant extender belt to help with this)

TO INFLATE

Remember: Plane Pal cannot be used during takeoff and landing as the aisles and exits must remain clear. Always follow any instructions given by the crew.

STEP 1:

Once the captain has turned off the seat belt sign after take off, unpack your Plane Pal and pump. With the large valves fully open, stretch out and fully expand your Plane Pal. Plane Pal will inflate much faster if fully expanded.

Ensure that the Plane Pal’s smaller (clear) valves are open. The larger (black) valves should be closed for inflation.

STEP 2:

Before inflating, place Plane Pal on the floor in-between your child’s seat and the seat in-front.

Plane Pal can be used in 3 different ways depending on the amount of space in front of the seat. On a budget airline (with limited space) use upside-down. On an airline with more space, use right-way-up. In a bulkhead or bassinet row, use right-way-up and turn lengthways.

Ensure the valves are placed on the aisle side so you can access them to inflate.

Plane Pal must be inflated to fill the space. DO NOT inflate it and attempt to squash it into the area.

Plane Pal is designed to fit all airline seats, watch the video to see how we use it for all seats

STEP 3:

To begin inflating, connect the hose to the 2-way pump, and connect the larger of the two adaptors to the other end of the hose. Ignore the pointy adaptor.

Now plug the adaptor firmly into the black valve on the bottom section of Plane Pal. Using two hands fully extend and depress the pump. Plane Pal will start to inflate. Continue inflating until Plane Pal is 85% firm, not tort.

Repeat with the top section of Plane Pal. Once each section is inflated secure the clear valve plug.

Plane Pal FAQs

How Do I Inflate My Plane Pal: Plane Pal can be inflated manually by using the included hand-pump or manually.

How Long Does It Take To Inflate: Inflation takes around 2–3 minutes and deflation about approximately 10 seconds.

What Is The Maximum Weight Capacity: 90 kg.

What Does The Plane Pal Weigh & What Are It's Dimensions:

Inflated measures: 57cm x 47cm x 37cm and weighs 900 grams (0.9 kg).

Deflated measures: 40cm x 16cm x 10cm.

The Plane Pal & hand-pump weigh 1.3 kgs when packaged together.

Is The Plane Pal Allowed On All Airlines:

The advice from most airlines is that as long as the aisle and area between your seat and the seat in front remain clear during take-off and landing you are entitled to use an inflated cushion during the remainder of the flight. We highly recommend contacting your airline carrier prior to purchasing to ensure they will allow its use.

Plane Pal is designed for all forms of travel including rail, buses, and cars.

Will Plane Pal Fit All Airline Seats:

Plane Pal is designed to fit most economy airlines and most standard, bus and train seats. Plane Pal is designed so that it has 2 sizes. It can be used upright or upside down to fit the space between your child’s seat and the seat in front.

By inflating Plane Pal in position you can adjust the level of inflation to ensure a snug fit. 

To avoid disappointment: please inflate the Plane Pal at home prior to travel as soon as you receive it - so that if there is a fault/puncture (less than 1% of the time) you will know about it before you attempt to use it on board and we can send a replacement. Please only inflate to 85%, do not overinflate!