Watch your shows on a flight without getting a dead arm holding your phone with a hack you wish you'd discovered sooner

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PLANE EASY Watch your shows on a flight without getting a dead arm holding your phone with a hack you wish you'd discovered sooner
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FINDING ways to keep yourself entertained during a flight can often be tricky, unless you've got a book or your phone with you.
The latter works like a charm to make the long journey go by in an instant - especially if you've pre-downloaded your go-to series prior to boarding the plane.
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The 'genius' hack will only work if yo have a phone case
Credit: TIKTOK/adelina.marius19
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With the travel season in full swing, thousands found the hack helpful and the video has far racked up 2.2million views
Credit: TIKTOK/adelina.marius19
However, we all know how frustrating it can be to find a comfortable angle to hold the device in - and more often than not, you end up with a dead arm and a sore neck.
Luckily, one savvy travelling enthusiast has come to the rescue with the ultimate hack - and it's one you wish you'd discovered sooner.
According to the woman, TikTok user Adelina, the solution is simple - but the trick will only work if you have a phone case.
Demonstrating the hack online, the passenger revealed you first need to take a shirt - or any piece of clothing on hand - and attach it to the tray, before locking it.
Once done, she went on in the now-viral video, remove the phone case and place it underneath the clothing.
Here, you can choose how high the screen will then sit - to ensure you avoid neck pain, it's best advised to place it as high as possible.
The rest is straightforward - put the inside the case, with the piece of clothing in-between and enjoy your favourite show, whether that's reality series or a gripping true crime documentary on Netflix.
This hack works because the extra material between the phone and the case will act as DIY movie screen, as the clothing will hold it in place.
''We improvise as best as we can,'' said Adelina, who posts under the username @adelina.marius19.
Since being uploaded online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, winning Adelina, from Romania, a whopping 2.2million views in just two days.
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With the travel season in full swing, thousands found the hack helpful, as any gave the video a like and more than 200 flocked to comments.
''Why I didn't think of this earlier?'' wrote one gobsmacked viewer.
Another was just as stunned, writing: ''Very smart, young lady.''
How to get a free upgrade to first class on a plane
Travelers often wonder how to secure an upgrade to first class without paying the premium price. According to a flight attendant, there are several strategies passengers can employ to increase their chances. Firstly, loyalty to an airline is crucial; frequent flyers and those with elite status are more likely to receive upgrades. Additionally, booking directly with the airline rather than through third-party sites can improve your odds, as can being flexible with your travel dates and times.
Dressing smartly and arriving early can also make a difference. While airlines generally prioritize upgrades based on status and fare class, a well-dressed passenger who checks in early may catch the staff's attention. It's also beneficial to be polite and friendly to the airline staff, as they have the discretion to upgrade passengers at their own judgment.
Lastly, if you're celebrating a special occasion, such as a honeymoon or birthday, it doesn't hurt to mention it. While not guaranteed, some flight attendants might consider this when deciding on upgrades. Overall, while there's no surefire way to get a free upgrade, combining these strategies can certainly improve your chances.
''Genius,'' someone else exclaimed, as a fourth dubbed the hack a ''very good idea''.
However, while many thank the holiday-goer for the tip, not everyone was convinced.
One sceptic, for instance, thought the crew would have an issue with the DIY screen.
''wait until air hostess come and ask you to remove it.''
A fellow sceptic thought: ''Case will just get more loose and you will have to throw it away.''