"Hard" coach seat solution?
Jun 6, 2008, 9:34 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 94
I use the Magellan seat cushion all the time. I love it and haven't had any problems it. Worth the money.
Jun 6, 2008, 10:05 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: AUS - Formerly MSP, IAD/DCA, SYD, CBR, BNE, JNB
Programs: QF & NW Clubs. Will never buy another ticket on UA or US.
Posts: 1,100
Just looked but can't locate it but I know I have recently seen airline rules (not sure which airline would be one of AA, QF, NW, KL, CO, or South African if that helps) that specifically banned the use of seat cushions (but allowed back supports).....
Apr 4, 2009, 5:57 am
#19
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia
Programs: KE Skypass, Morning Calm
Posts: 1,655
Just used this on consecutive 13-hour and 6-hour flights. The Therm-A-Rest didn't turn an economy seat into a business class one, but it really did make for a noticeable improvement.
Apr 4, 2009, 7:37 am
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Easton, CT, USA
Programs: ua prem exec, Former hilton diamond
Posts: 31,801
I know a few years ago the FAA recommended banning seat covers and cushions brought on board by passengers because there was no way to assure they met the flame retardant specifications, but don't think the airlines really did much about it.
If they were going to do that, they would have to ban all jackets, carry ons, etc that also didn't meet those standards.
It's only been once or twice that the seat was more plywood then it was padding (made me laugh, as no way would anybody use it to float), one time I did the blanket thing, the other time was in winter and I had my down jacket which worked perfectly.
If they were going to do that, they would have to ban all jackets, carry ons, etc that also didn't meet those standards.
It's only been once or twice that the seat was more plywood then it was padding (made me laugh, as no way would anybody use it to float), one time I did the blanket thing, the other time was in winter and I had my down jacket which worked perfectly.
Apr 4, 2009, 9:08 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 17
As an equestrian in my non-working life I know a thing or two about sore butts...
I personally bring a piece of a compressed rubber material called "thinline" with me when I travel. While it was originally designed to be an impact pad for the horses under their saddles, I've found it's incredibly comfortable for ME to sit on because it distributes pressure really well. So, I stole it, and now I sit on it when I fly.
I've also been known to use a product called "gel-eze" (again, designed for the horses) for about $25, you get a piece of perforated blue gel material that you fold in half and stick under your butt. It breathes, which is nice for those long trips, and it really, really does help. As a bonus, you can also roll it up and put it behind your back or neck, or you can run it under cold water in the lav and wring it out for a cool compress if it's hot in the plane.
I personally bring a piece of a compressed rubber material called "thinline" with me when I travel. While it was originally designed to be an impact pad for the horses under their saddles, I've found it's incredibly comfortable for ME to sit on because it distributes pressure really well. So, I stole it, and now I sit on it when I fly.
I've also been known to use a product called "gel-eze" (again, designed for the horses) for about $25, you get a piece of perforated blue gel material that you fold in half and stick under your butt. It breathes, which is nice for those long trips, and it really, really does help. As a bonus, you can also roll it up and put it behind your back or neck, or you can run it under cold water in the lav and wring it out for a cool compress if it's hot in the plane.