Do you get a blanket on international flights?

Airline companies each have their own set of rules as far as providing blankets to passengers is concerned. Most do not offer blankets on domestic flights due to the short duration of the flight, and for international flights, a limited number of blankets are stored onboard that will not cater to every passenger.



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Blankets are considered a personal item by most airlines and will be treated much in the same way as a jacket would. It is best if your blanket is compact and can fit into your carry on bag for storage if not in use. Plus, if your blanket can fit in your carry on bag it will not count as a personal item.

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Blankets and Pillows The cabin temperature on some planes can be notoriously cold, so you can always ask a flight attendant if blankets are available. And if you're on a red-eye flight, you should ask if pillows are available, too.

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Yes, you can typically ask a flight attendant for a blanket on a plane. Flight attendants are there to assist passengers with their needs during the flight, and they can provide blankets upon request, subject to availability.

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Blankets and Pillows The cabin temperature on some planes can be notoriously cold, so you can always ask a flight attendant if blankets are available. And if you're on a red-eye flight, you should ask if pillows are available, too.

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Be comfortable: If you're aiming to sleep, travel in non-restrictive comfortable clothing such as sweatpants, leggings and a loose fitting t-shirt and zip up top. Alternatively, bring your PJs to sleep in. Wearing loose clothing will help you drift off to sleep.

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For one, they are bigger and will take up more of your limited seating area. These pillows are generally allowed on the plane if they can be stored under your seat. In cases where your pillow is too big to be stored under your seat, it will need to be stashed in your carry-on bag.

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Since MOST AIRCRAFTS DO NOT ACCEPT the standard headphone plug, YOU NEED an AIRLINE AUDIO ADAPTER and the two female headphone adapter to make your earpieces fit perfectly! ? This headphone jack adapter has gold-plated sockets and the earphone headphone adaptor will provide you with perfect sound transfer.

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Read on for our science-backed strategies* for how to sleep on a plane.
  1. Stay at the right temperature. ...
  2. Wear bed socks. ...
  3. Power down your devices. ...
  4. Wear a light-blocking eye mask. ...
  5. Listen to pink noise. ...
  6. Wear noise-canceling headphones or earplugs. ...
  7. Uncross legs and use footrests. ...
  8. Lean backward with proper support.


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Normally airlines allow people to take their own pillows on board as it's useful to have when sleeping and such. However this is just something they allow rather than being a right. So the airline might not allow it on board and in case of a “rather large” size they might make you send it to the cargo haul.

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After use, airlines will most often send blankets off to be washed at an industrial facility (whether it's one they operate themselves or via a laundry service), but for some carriers this only happens at their home base airports, so used blankets are either stuffed in the overhead bins or folded back up.

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Most soft and alcoholic drinks are served on international flights. A meal is also served. This is a complimentary service, unlike short haul and domestic.

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Basic fares are ideal when you want the lowest possible fare. You'll still have an allocated seat when you check in and it includes our generous hand baggage allowance. With Basic fares, you have the option of paying to add a checked bag, choose your seat, or other extras via Manage My Booking.

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Traveler pro tip. Don't worry if you forget your headphones for your flight. If they're available, you can request free earbuds.

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But in some cases, you can ask your flight attendant for a few freebies to make your journey a little more comfortable — things like extra snacks, pillows and blankets, and even over-the-counter medication. Routes make a difference, too, according to former flight attendant Susan Fogwell.

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And on night flights when you want to bed down, blankets and pillows are provided. Baggage allowance is the same as on short haul flights, so you can take 15kg of hold luggage and one piece of 5kg hand luggage. Look out for TUI package deals that allow 20kg of hold luggage and 7kg of hand luggage.

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