7 Items That Can Upgrade Your Air Travel

This suitcase made Oprah's 2016 Favorite Things List. It's an overhead bin-friendly, hard side polycarbonate carry-on suitcase. It has four spinner wheels for easy carrying and a TSA-approved lock. And if you need to power up your electronic devices, It also has a portable power bank with two external USB ports to charge devices and technology that weighs the bag by lifting it. And if you download the Raden app, it will track your using Bluetooth Low Energy technology.

Passengers can't bring their own alcohol onboard a flight according to FAA regulations. But that doesn't mean you can't use an airline's liquor to mix up your own cocktail with this portable kit. Be your own bartender and whip up an old fashioned from a kit that includes pure cane sugar, small-batch bitters, a mini bar spoon/muddler, and a linen coaster. Order a mini bottle of rye and then it's time for bottoms up!

One of the more stressful things on long and short flights is the constant noise made by the aircraft engines. And screaming babies and children are no picnic either. So a pair of quality headphones are a must to bring calm and peace aboard your flight.

More airlines are adding power outlets and USB ports on their aircraft that allow passengers to keep their electronic devices charged. But on flights where outlets aren't available, travel with a Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo, which allows users to charge two devices at a time quickly. 

On longer flights, you may want to take a nap. Pair your noise-canceling headphones with a comfy sleep mask and a supportive neck pillow -- like this one from Lewis 'N Clark -- to help you sleep like a baby 35,000 feet in the air. And use a pashima as a blanket to complete your perfect rest.

Economy class passengers are lucky if they can recline their seat a few inches for comfort. And it's highly unlikely there would be a footrest in their seat—until now. This light, portable device can be used in tight coach class seats to provide relief to tired legs.

Regular travelers know that personal space in economy class is limited. Those on long-haul flights usually carry a tablet to catch up on movies or reading. This travel stand allows users to view their tablets horizontally or vertically. At a mere 2.75 inches by 1 inch by 6.75 inches and weighing only 6.4 ounces, it doesn't take up much room in a carry-on bag.