India, April 21 -- Many would agree that in-flight entertainment is the only thing that makes air travel actually tolerable. But when the ride is too short, or the plane is too small, or heaven forbid, your seatback TV just doesn't work, you're left to your own devices to pass the hours. Best to come prepared with a downloaded Netflix series and this $12 airplane phone holder to prop up on the tray table.

Reviewers call this clever travel accessory a "life hack" and an "absolute must-have" for long flights, bus rides, work trips, and more. It's compact enough to tuck inside your laptop sleeve-and for something so affordable and small, it could save you a world of boredom. Here's why frequent fliers call the foldable Flight Flap "genius."...