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Man Encounters Common Plane Annoyance—His ‘Clever’ Fix Stuns: ‘Macgyver’

Man Encounters Common Plane Annoyance—His ‘Clever’ Fix Stuns: ‘Macgyver’

Summary

A traveler used a simple boarding pass to create a hands-free phone holder during a flight, drawing praise for the clever solution. Many airlines are removing seatback entertainment systems, leading passengers to rely more on personal devices and creative solutions for in-flight entertainment.

Key Facts

  • A Reddit user shared a photo showing a boarding pass used to hold a phone on a plane.
  • The setup allows passengers to watch videos without holding their devices.
  • Airlines are removing seatback entertainment to save money as passengers shift to using personal devices.
  • Travelers often look for creative ways to make in-flight viewing more comfortable.
  • Products like phone holders that attach to tray tables have become popular.
  • Many people download movies and shows to their devices before flights as a solution.
  • The Reddit post received positive reactions, likening the solution to "MacGyver" ingenuity.

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