Long-term exposure to loud venues and later frequent flying contributed to persistent sensitive ears and in-flight pain, worsened by seasonal allergies. Concern about potential long-term hearing effects led to searching for a practical solution. A $15 pair of Alpine FlyFit earplugs was purchased and tested on a cross-country flight with the goal of relieving pressure and muffling cabin noise to maintain comfort and productivity. The earplugs proved lightweight and comfortable, contrary to expectations, and included a carrying case, an applicator tool, and detailed insertion instructions. Some users compress the plugs with sanitized fingers before insertion for a narrower fit.
A year or so ago, I saw Alpine FlyFit Earplugs were on sale at Amazon and decided to try them out for myself on a cross-country flight. My hope was that they would relieve my ear pressure and muffle some of the noise around me during the flight, helping me to stay both comfortable and focused on the things I need to get done-like replying to the several hundred emails that had accumulated in my inbox.
They come with a convenient carrying case, an applicator tool, and a detailed list of instructions on how to insert the plug into your ear. Some people like to roll the earplugs between their fingers to make them a bit narrower prior to insertion (but make sure to sanitize your hands first before trying this method). Attach the yellow applicator tool to the corresponding yellow tip on the i
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