Flying coach can mean neck pain, head bobbing, and poor sleep—but not if you find the right pillow. I tested five top-rated travel neck pillows, including the viral Trtl and Cabeau models, over flights, trains, and long drives this summer. For my full-time job, I travel every so often, and I enjoy sleeping my travel away. In testing these, my goal was simple: find the pillow that would actually help me sleep upright. Along the way, I discovered what makes some pillows uncomfortable and others unexpectedly brilliant. Here’s what really sets the Trtl and Cabeau pillows apart—and whether they deserve their hype.
