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Better yet, do like I do, I got a pair on a flight years ago, and keep them in my carry on for future flights.

I've not flown in years, but the last time I did, I kept my ear plugs and still use the things with my now outdated sony walkman. I am amazed both items still function.

I just went to the great white north (Canada) and was told that I could not use my noise canceling headphones during take-off and taxi. These are the "cans" and not the small ear buds. The latest fear based rule is that I will somehow get my headphones stuck on my head if we go down. I had some time to think about it on the flight, and I really tried to imagine how my headphones would maim me and i just didn't get it. Leave it to the airlines to invent new ways to die....

Definitely noise canceling headphones. It's unbelievable how much stress the cabin noise causes, especially in long flights. These headsets (I use the Sennheiser ones) can cut the noise in half, which in turn also allows you to listen to music/movies at a much lower volume.

This only works if you fly on a regular basis with the same airline. I always bring my own, but some airlines have a special plug that only fits the phones they sell, so you have to fork over the cash. After all, it's not about saving the environment, it's about making a buck (rolls eyes).

The last two flights I took did not have movies or music. The flight attendent said they took out the equipment to lighten the weight of the airplane. Worst news - my MP3 Player did not work.

You mean if I bring my own headphones, I can watch the movie for free??? It would shock me if the airlines let you do it for free.

I flew Delta last week & they allowed the use of your own personal headphones (like you would use w/your ipod). On longer flights, they now have small screens in the back of each headrest with satellite tv (about 20 stations), trivia you can play with others on the plane and other games & movies you can pay for. It's actually very nice!