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And the Gravity’s straightline acceleration can undoubtedly snap necks back into headrests.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition to limited space to sprawl out as the window and aisle seats offer, the middle seat's headrest comes with practically no neck support, leaving your head free to bob up and down uncomfortably.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
On board, first class passengers also enjoy more legroom and comfortable seating (complete with adjustable headrests, lumbar support, and footrests).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
There’s an additional headrest for lying on your back as well.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition to limited space to sprawl out as the window and aisle seats offer, the middle seat's headrest comes with practically no neck support, leaving your head free to bob up and down uncomfortably.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
On board, first class passengers also enjoy more legroom and comfortable seating (complete with adjustable headrests, lumbar support, and footrests).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
There’s an additional headrest for lying on your back as well.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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“Headrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headrest. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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headrest
noun
head·rest
ˈhed-ˌrest 
: a support for the head
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