AirPods on a Plane: How to Use Your Wireless Buds with In-Flight entertainment

The Problem: Your AirPods Don’t Have a Wire

Most airplanes still use the old-fashioned 3.5mm headphone jack for their movies and music. Since Apple moved to wireless years ago, your AirPods are useless for the seatback screen—unless you want to use the cheap, uncomfortable wired headphones the airline hands out.

The Solution: Twelve South AirFly Pro 2

The AirFly Pro 2 is a tiny Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the plane’s headphone jack. It sends the sound wirelessly to your AirPods, letting you enjoy high-quality audio without the tangled mess.

Why travelers love the AirFly Pro 2

Easy Pairing: It’s designed to work perfectly with AirPods(Pro) and AirPods Max.

Share the Movie: You can connect two pairs of headphones at once. You and a friend can watch the same movie together without sharing earbuds.

Long Battery Life: It lasts for over 25 hours, which is enough to get you through even the longest international flights.

Use it Anywhere: It’s not just for planes. You can use it at the gym (on treadmills), in rental cars, or on older hotel TVs.

More Than Just a Flight Accessory

While it’s a hero in the sky, the AirFly Pro 2 is useful the moment you land:

At the Gym: Plug it into the TV on the treadmill so you don't have to listen to the gym's background music.

In the Car: Use the "Receive" mode to play music from your phone through an older car’s speakers.

Final Verdict

Don't let a lack of Bluetooth on the plane ruin your flight. The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 is a small, affordable tool that ensures you can always use your favorite headphones, no matter how old the technology is around you.

Pack light, stay wireless, and make your summer travels a lot more comfortable. They come in different color, so pick one you like most.