Are foot hammocks or inflatable footrests useful for economy-class flights to Nha Trang?
From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 46 days ago
From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 46 days ago
TL;DR
Based on travelers' experience in August 2026, a foot hammock helps taller passengers in economy, while an inflatable footrest only fits when partly deflated and suits children better. A 178 cm passenger flies with a hammock and takes an aisle seat, saying that without it sitting is uncomfortable once the person in front reclines. Buyer reviews suggest a rigid-base footrest works for children and people up to about 165 cm; for adults, an inflatable cushion is mainly useful as a footstool in an exit row.
In economy, as a participant noted in August 2026, there is little space between your knees and the seat in front, so a large footrest may not fit. Another traveler said an inflatable cushion definitely fits when partly deflated and is more comfortable for children; for adults it works mainly as a footstool in an exit row, where you can stretch your legs.
A 178 cm traveler wrote in August 2026 that they always fly with a foot hammock: without it they cannot sit comfortably once the passenger in front reclines, while with the hammock their legs are comfortable. They also choose an aisle seat.
Choosing a footrest on an online marketplace in August 2026, one traveler went for a rigid-base model: according to buyer reviews, it is great for children and generally comfortable for people up to about 165 cm, while for taller passengers it depends on the seat pitch. Other participants' worries — whether a hammock strap could damage the seat it hangs from and whether it helps in window and middle seats — remained open in the discussion; she planned to share her impressions after flying in September.