Twelve South AirFly Pro drops to $40 in Amazon travel gadget sale
The Bluetooth adapter lets travelers use wireless earbuds with airplane screens and other 3.5mm audio sources, according to The Verge.
By James Whitfield · Staff Writer
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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is selling for $39.99 at Amazon, a $15 discount, according to The Verge. The deal matters for travelers because the adapter lets wireless headphones work with airplane entertainment systems that still rely on a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Verge says the current price is the lowest it has seen for the device this year. The publication also reports that the sale price is $7 above the all-time low it last tracked in January 2025.
What the AirFly Pro does
The AirFly Pro is a Bluetooth audio adapter designed to bridge older wired audio ports and modern wireless headphones, according to The Verge. During a flight, a traveler can plug the device into an in-seat entertainment system and listen through Bluetooth earbuds or headphones.
The Verge reports that the Pro model works in both transmitter and receiver modes. That means it can send audio from a wired source to wireless headphones, or receive audio from a phone and pass it to compatible wired speakers or sound systems.
That receiver mode gives the device uses beyond air travel, according to The Verge. The publication says it can stream music from a phone to an older rental car stereo or other compatible wired audio gear after a trip.
How it compares with the SE model
The Verge notes that the AirFly Pro costs $5 more than Twelve South’s AirFly SE at the current sale price. For that difference, the Pro adds features the SE lacks, including support for both transmitter and receiver modes, according to the publication.
The Verge also says the Pro can connect to two pairs of Bluetooth headphones at the same time. That feature allows two people to listen to the same movie, show, podcast or other audio source from one plugged-in device.
Battery life is another selling point cited by The Verge. The publication reports that the AirFly Pro is rated for 25 hours of use, which it says should cover even long international flights.
Other uses
The Verge says the adapter can also connect Bluetooth earbuds to a Nintendo Switch. At home, the publication reports that it can be used with compatible gym equipment and other devices that have a standard 3.5mm audio output.
The AirFly Pro deal is available at Amazon, according to The Verge. As with most limited-time online discounts, the price could change after publication.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.