Your next flight might require headphones -- here's which ones to pack

Travelers on United Airlines may soon face stricter consequences if they play audio without headphones. The report says United quietly updated its “contract of carriage” earlier this year by adding a rule that bars passengers who want the entire plane to hear what they are watching, refusing transport to those not using headphones while playing audio out loud. It also notes that other airlines such as Delta and Southwest have requested similar courtesy, but United is described as the first to move beyond scolding to an operational restriction on long-haul flights. The article connects the change to the growing importance of noise-canceling headphones for blocking cabin noise and reducing awkward in-flight interactions. It highlights two product options available to pack, including Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds and OneOdio A10, the latter featuring active noise-canceling and nearly 50 hours of battery life.