This clever Bluetooth device lets you use your own headphones for in-flight movies (and it's 20% off)

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If you're a frequent flier and love some in-flight entertainment (but hate cheap airline earbuds), the AirFly is game-changer, and it's 20% off for Black Friday. This clever little travel device from premium accessory maker Twelve South plugs into the plane's 3.5mm headphone jack, but connects to your own headphones via Bluetooth. 

The result is high-fidelity audio from your own pair of Bluetooth headphones while watching in-flight media, without having to bother with the typical low-quality wired earbuds they hand out for free. 

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The plane isn't the only place you can use the AirFly, of course. Other devices like treadmills or older audio equipment that have headphone jacks can be brought back to life with the device, bridging the gap between old or vintage tech and your latest headphones.

There are two versions of the AirFly, the SE and the Pro. The Pro features a slightly longer battery life and has the added benefit of connecting to two different pairs of headphones at once: perfect for watching a movie together on the plane with a travel buddy.

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The AirFly Pro starts at $54.99 but is currently 20% for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, bringing the price down to just $43.99. The AirFly SE, regularly priced at $39.99, is also 20% off, going for just $31.99 on the Twelve South website. 

Both versions of the AirFly are compatible with any pair of headphones with Bluetooth: that means Sony, Bose, Beats, and of course Apple AirPods.