Product note
Travel seat cushion
For the hip and tailbone ache that starts around hour four.
Price band: Mid-range ($$), $25–$60
What it's for
- Taking pressure off the tailbone and sit bones
- Levelling out a worn, sagging seat cushion
- Making a small height difference for shorter travellers
Who it's for
- Anyone with tailbone, hip, or sciatic discomfort
- Travellers on 8-hour-plus economy flights
- People who already use a cushion at their desk
What to look for
- A coccyx cut-out if your tailbone is the problem
- Gel or high-density foam rather than soft memory foam that bottoms out
- Inflatable if bag space matters more than feel
- A non-slip base and a carry handle or strap
Honest downsides
- Raises you up, which can make the headrest sit wrong
- Foam versions eat a lot of carry-on space
- Inflatable versions can feel like sitting on a beach ball
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