I have had about 100 replies thanking me for "such a wonderful product" and if anyone needs to see these replies, they can email me *email address removed*
Last month I flew Cathay Pacific London to Manila via HK. They have installed new seating on all their planes. The seat backs don't recline anymore, but the seat cushoin slides forward.
The seats backs are only 1 inch thick with 1/4 inch padding and were quite uncomfortable.
However, even with a seat back that was so thin, My Jetsleeper stayed in place and I was able to sleep.
Tim

I think that generally we want to hear from members who've used it as oppose to the inventor

I'm thinking of getting one, but want to make sure from other members that it worked, and that it was allowed on the plane

My opinion of the Jetsleeper and its use during my recent flights to New Zealand and Australia.
On the outward bound flight I had 2 extra seats and was able to lie down on the flight. I did open the Jetsleeper to use as a pillow but not enough filling for this use.
Further flights and on the return journey from Perth WA where I did use the Jetsleeper my feeling were that it did work. I was able to secure it and then use the Velcro on the front to take it off and on when I needed to walk around.
My only comment is that it needs more filling for it to support the head. I did sleep but whether I slept better because of the Jetsleeper is debatable. I will continue to use it as it is much better than the neck blow up pillow we all are familiar with.
Hope this helps.

Sue

Thanks Sue.......I wonder what Sanji thinks

Very interested to hear your views. Thanks. I think I might get one then.

I've ordered two (one for me, one for mum) for our trip to Cuba (in August!) Will report as soon as they come

My long awaited opinion.
I didn't use it on the outbound flight to Alicante in December, but did use it on the inbound flight.
I was ill and quite frankly I'd have slept on a clothes line, so I didn't know whether it was due to the product or just the fact that I was ill that made me sleep, but after a bit of faffing about I set up the jet sleeper and found that there definitely is not enough filling/support in the pillow, so I packed behind it with my hubby's jumper and slept for nearly 2 hours, I woke up without a stiff and aching neck.

I've just come back from Alicante last week and I used it again, yes IMO it is better than anything else I have tried before, but"¦"¦..

The plane I came home on last week (737-800) has a new interior to the one I used in December and the seats are thinner and with sloping sides (see photo below).
This meant that I had to faff about far longer with the hook to get it to grip and I had to position it near the centre of the seat, otherwise it just fell off the sloping edges"¦there were no TV's on the back of the seats so it didn't cause anybody problems behind me.

If Tim is reading this, I think the hook needs to be more adjustable to accommodate the various designs/thickness/shape of the seats and your product definitely needs more filling/support in the cushion, but it does work better than anything else I have ever tried before, once you get it positioned and the strap taut it doesn't move and creates a "sling" for your head and prevents your head from flopping forward.

After faffing about far longer than previously to get the hook to stay in position and packing behind the cushion, I kept nodding off and didn't wake up with neck ache or dribble over my chest.
IMO: To make the product worth 22 quid, put some more support into the cushion ( a lot more) and make/supply another hook to accommodate the thin sloping seats that are being fitting in certain aircraft.

I don't regret buying it and I will use it again, but it could be improved....sorry Tim, my honest opinion.



Sanji

This echos exactly what I have said in the above post. It is expensive and without the extra filling I don't think it is worth spending this money.
I do hope Tim that you do appreciate this is valid and constructive critism and I hope that you take this onboard.
I think if you do so then you have a great product but not as it stands right now.

Sue

Thinking about the opinions of those of us who bought the Jetsleeper I decided to telephone Tim with our view on it.
I wanted simply to give him feedback rather than criticize his product merely simply to give some constructive suggestions ie that the Jet sleeper needs more filling. The only way someone can improve a product depends on the feedback from customers. I know that Tim has said he has had numerous emails etc praising his invention! I do not in any way detract from the fact that this is a good product but it is not perfect as it stands right now.

I have directed him back to this board and suggested that he gives us some feedback on our views. This is a good product and for me I think I will simply open it and add more filling. For those who are yet to purchase the Jetsleeper hopefully Tim will address the concerns we have raised with him.
He was very polite on the telephone and thanked me for my feedback. Get out there and buy it and no doubt with some input from Tim it will improve.

Sue

Sue

I agree that it needs more filling! I found however, that it was difficult to fit back into the bag that it came with, so we ended up just putting it loose in our hand luggage, still not too big (no where near as big as our squishee pillows that we took last year) we didn't want the messing of trying to get it back into its pouch at the end of the long flight!

I think I may have to get my sewing kit out and do the same by adding more filling, was a very good idea, Sue

Hi DQ
Must say that I've had no problems getting it back into the clear plastic pouch, it shows you how to fold it up and says to fold it tight, I just placed mine on my legs (while sitting) and then you can use some pressure to roll tight and reduced the size, and keep hold of it until it's in the pouch, otherwise it will try and re-expand again.
You shouldn't need the sewing kit, there is a zip on the product, which when undone, will expose the filling, which is what I suggested doing on the previous page. but, I doubt it will go back into its orginal pouch if the cushion is filled more, especially with a different type of filling.

Hi Sanji
Thanks for the info must admit I've not really looked at it that well (just got it out of the packet and tried to get it back in) will have another play with it and see what we can do with it (there was me thinking my mums sewing machine was finally going to be made useful!)

Sorry to bump up but just wondering what the overall opinion on this was in the end, is it worth buying or not?

I'm going to Dominican in 4 weeks, got a looong flight ahead (going via Belfast :duh) so am on the hunt for something that is going to help me sleep.

Just been looking at these

http://www.skyrest.com/default2.html

They look fab but can't find any UK stockists and think they were coming up at £40ish each on Ebay

I recently used a jetsleeper on an overnight flight from Miami. I actually managed to get about 4 hours sleep which is very unusual for me. Due to my arthritis getting comfortable is a problem. I did have a problem hooking it up but eventually I secured it by hooking it on the drop-down neck rest. It was a BA flight so I don`t know if these are on other planes. They are a big help and the combination of the neck rest and the jet sleeper worked for me.

I've taken Sanji's advice and padded mine out a bit a bit, fitst nicely in my handluggage as it still folds down.

just over a month to go

Hi, I am new to forums and found this one whilst trying to get information on travel aids. Just wondering if anyone has any more feed back they can give on the Jet Sleeper. I am flying to Hong Kong in a few months and desperately need some help with comfort on the flight. Not only with this product. I also need something to sit on. I'm afraid my days of having a J'lo bottom have ended and I really need something to cushion my pelvic bones. Any information or advice would be gratefully recieved. Thanks.

As well as my Jet sleeper I never go anywhere without my Cushtie cushion. It is soft and squishy and filled with microbeads. I use it on any part that needs cushioning ( with me it`s mostly my lumbar or neck area). If I had more space I`d pack 2. Just google cushtie it`s available from lots of places (Amazon, Prezzybox, ebay). You can also get a memory foam travel cushion from http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com which might be better for sitting on as the cushtie is tubular shaped. Hope this helps.

I also have a cushtie and I wouldn't go on holiday without it as it is so soft and squidgy. I find I sleep really well on the aeroplane whenever I use it.