How To Win The Airplane Armrest Battle Once And For All

Flying can be fun and it can a pain and in some cases, and the only way to get there. But it can be a rough experience most times. Security lines, small…

Published Sep 12, 2018 9:55 AM EDT

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 01: With the U.S. Capitol dome in the distance, an American Airlines airplane takes off from Ronald Reagan National Airport September 1, 2017 in Washington, DC….

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Flying can be fun and it can a pain and in some cases, and the only way to get there.

But it can be a rough experience most times. Security lines, small seats, sneezing passengers long waits, Well, at least you can take a small comfort in having the armrest all to yourself. Or can you? What if your seatmate gets to it first?

Based on the design of a paper airplane, this $20 device clips onto the single armrest, opening up two sides for each of you to use, while still maintaining a divider. Read more about this device >>

Have you gotten into a passive aggressive fight over the armrest?