The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 is currently discounted to $49.99 on Amazon. The compact travel accessory usually retails for $59.99. This 17% price cut arrives just as flyers prepare for the busy summer travel season, offering a cheaper way to connect modern audio gear to older airplane hardware.
The device acts as a small Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter. Users plug the dongle directly into any standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Once connected, it broadcasts the audio signal, allowing travelers to pair their preferred wireless earbuds—like Apple AirPods, Beats, or Sony headphones—directly with wired in-flight entertainment systems.
Dual Pairing and 25-Hour Battery Life
The AirFly Pro 2 supports dual-pairing capabilities. Two separate users can connect their wireless headphones to the single transmitter at the exact same time, making it possible for two people to watch the same movie on one screen. Twelve South built the device to last through long-haul international flights, equipping it with an internal battery that runs for over 25 hours on a single charge.
The Reverse Receive Mode
Beyond broadcasting audio, the device features a reverse “receive mode.” Instead of sending a signal out to headphones, it pulls audio in from a smartphone. Users can plug the AirFly Pro 2 into an older car stereo, a boat speaker system, or aging gym equipment that still relies on a physical AUX port. The phone connects to the dongle via Bluetooth, streaming music directly through the older analog speakers.
Why Bluetooth Adapters Are Outliving the Aux Jack
Smartphone manufacturers removed the physical headphone jack years ago, pushing the consumer electronics market entirely toward wireless audio. However, institutional hardware operates on a much longer lifecycle. Commercial airlines and commercial gyms cannot replace their expensive built-in screens every time consumer tech trends shift, leaving thousands of screens reliant on analog 3.5mm audio ports.
This creates a persistent hardware gap for travelers carrying only Bluetooth earbuds. The AirFly Pro 2 specifically addresses this friction. By acting as a localized bridge between aging analog screens and modern Bluetooth 5.3 headphones, the accessory solves a recurring hardware incompatibility that airlines have yet to fix themselves.