Flight Attendants Love This $9 Amazon Luggage Hack

“Two thumbs up for extra hands at the airport.”

Some days, deciding whether to stop at the airport Starbucks feels like playing a game of Jenga. Can you afford to add one more thing to all the items you’re juggling at once — a cup of hot coffee, at that — without everything toppling over? Getting through a busy terminal with your carry-on luggage is hard enough; factor in a latte and the cargo suddenly becomes unmanageable.

In the spirit of Travel Tuesday, we bring you an under-$10 travel accessory that, at the risk of hyperbole, might change your life. Flight attendants are truly that impressed with the Riemot Luggage Cup Holder, and if there ever were a time to try it, it’s right now while it’s on sale.

Riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder

Amazon

This luggage accessory one of those simple genius inventions that make you wonder whether you could have trademarked it yourself and made a fortune. Think of it as a cloth pocket that fastens to your suitcase handle — it’s so straightforward, and yet travelers call it “genius,” a “savior,” and “hands down … the best thing ever.”

The cup holder has two beverage pockets, and it hooks around both sides of your trolley handle with Velcro. (You can also attach it to the back side of the handle if you’ve stacked your personal item on top of the suitcase.) The pockets have elastic mouths that hold your cup in place, fitting any size mug or water bottle from 8 to 42 ounces. It also has a pocket on the backside for keeping your phone and travel documents handy, and there’s a larger size that has space for a tablet or e-reader. Plus, the cup holder folds up to almost nothing (so you can easily store it before boarding), and it can be thrown in the washing machine after a trip.

Riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder

Amazon

“This is life-changing,” said one flight attendant. “They hold bottles small and fairly large, as well as able to place your phone in the other compartment. You can’t beat it,” said another. “I highly recommend if you travel frequently. It’s been a nice addition to my travels and making it hands-free to not carry my coffee and phone.”

Other glowing testaments come from a “chronic beverage girly” and parents who need to keep their hands free when traveling with kids. “Two thumbs up for extra hands at the airport,” another traveler wrote. “Best idea in a long time.”

“Bought for a trip where my husband and I had several layovers, this was great for carrying our drinks and boarding passes between gates,” one happy person said. “Super easy to put on and off and folds down nicely to fit in a side pocket on a backpack.”

So far, about 5,000 people have rated it five stars on Amazon. Thousands more purchase it every month, so prepare to see everyone at the airport with this nifty little caddy attached to their bags — and make sure you’re one of them. Right now, the cup holder is on sale for as little as $9 for Travel Tuesday. It comes in more than 20 colors and patterns, so you can pick the one that complements your luggage.

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