Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

With the MagSafe Airline Adapter, you'll never again worry about losing power while traveling. Just plug it into your airline seat power port and keep your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air computer powered up for the entire flight.

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Overview

Now you'll never lose your work or miss the end of a DVD movie because your battery runs out at 35,000 feet. The MagSafe Airline Adapter will keep your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air juiced throughout your flight. Sleek and light, it works with in-seat DC power ports available on many commercial airliners — both EmPower ports and 20mm ports (using the included adapter). Check with your airline regarding availability of in-seat power ports.

Because it's a MagSafe adapter, you'll continue to enjoy MagSafe convenience just as you do at home or work. The magnetic DC plug ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension — preventing your MacBook from being pulled off your tray table if someone accidentally trips over the cord.

Important notes:

  • Using the MagSafe Airline Adapter provides power for your computer but does not charge the battery.
  • The MagSafe Airline Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports.

What's in the box

  • MagSafe Airline Adapter with EmPower connector
  • 20mm adapter
  • User’s Guide

Compatibility

  • Works with MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air computers
  • Connects to in-seat EmPower and 20mm power ports
 

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3.0

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    No flaws. All Flaws are USER RELATED!!

    • Written by from Chatsworth

    Wow. It works great. It comes with adapters for both kinds of power ports found on air planes. Watched DVDs and played games the whole cross country flight.

    For those who claim that there are flaws because they left the 20mm adapter behind, it is not Apple's fault you are an idiot and did not check to make sure you had all parts before leaving the plane. If you left your power cord in a hotel, is that Apple's fault?? NO! Then why is it their fault if you lost the 20mm adapter tip?

    Also for those who complain it does not charge WHO CARES??? Why are you using your battery on the plane if you can plug it in? If you walk on the plane with a full charge and plug it in on the plane for the full time you are using it, then you leave with a fully charged battery.

    People, it is really simple: it is not Apple's fault you leave parts behind and it is not Apple's fault you are illiterate or you did not bother to read the instructions.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Adapter use

    • Written by from Lake Forest

    Great adapter! Users should be able to leave with all the parts they stated with, It's not Apples fault they forget part of it in the Power-Port. If it were welded together then I'm sure there would be like reviews griping about how it wasn't good for EmPower ports and they had to buy two. Proper techniques and responsibility go a long way to user satisfaction. If it were bullet proof, with every conceivable reinforcement, it would weigh a ton and cost 3 times the amount. It's great for what it is in the limitations of airlines power supply restrictions (they can't supply every seat with 500 watts of power). It's simple and takes up little room. Good job apple. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works.

    • Written by from Berkley

    Does exactly as it says. It isn't Apple's fault if you don't check if you pulled the adapter out of the wall.

    961 of 1462 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Convenient adapter, like the built-in empower but failed after two use!

    • Written by from Columbia

    Bought the adaptor with the laptop about year and a half ago. Had it on travel within the 90 days and it worked flawlessly in the air on a BA Boeing 767 and in the rental car. I like the design and have never left any part behind anywhere! However when I tried to use it a third time about a month ago it was dead. Can't find any info on how to trouble shoot the device. I guess the fuse may have blown but how to get at it? I give it only one star, not because the device stopped working but because of the lack of trouble shooting info from Apple. My old empower adaptor for my old Al-Powerbook still works fine but has a different plug.......grrrr. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    No issues ever!

    • Written by from Algonquin

    I bought this a few months ago, and every flight that I have used it on has been flawless. It keeps the current charge (does not actually charge it) regardless of what I do on my computer. I would highly suggest it to other road warriors! …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Plug easy to loose & will not power MacBook pro 17"

    • Written by from Allen

    Had an earlier MagSafe adapter with a 2007 MacBook Pro 17". It worked great. I could use the MacBook Pro 17" for 9 hours straight on a plane. However, I lost the plug and had to buyba new model since Apple does not sell just the plug. I also got a 2009 MacBook Pro 17".

    Last week on a 4 hour flight, the green light was on, the battery indicator showed not charging, yet after 3 hours the computer shut down. I did not even get a notice that the battery was low. The MacBook Pro acted like it was on running out of the battery and not extra power was supplied.

    Worthless.     …More

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  • Does it charge an iPhone connected through MacBook Pro?

    • Asked by Toshiaki M from La Jolla
    • Oct 7, 2009

    3 Answers

    Best Answer

    Short answer YES. I've just run a test, and the previous answer of "no, it charges from any power left in the MacBook battery" is incorrect. I'm running a MacBook Pro 13", MacBook battery at 99%, and it has charged my iPhone from 25% to 100% without affecting the MacBook (still at 99% charge). I notice the iPhone charging is slower than usual though. …More

    • Answered by Will L
    • Oct 11, 2009

  • Can I use a current adapter to charge my macbook air in germany?

    • Asked by Richard H from San Antonio
    • Feb 25, 2010

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes, but you must buy an adapter so you can plug the U.S. plug configuration into the German outlets. The MacBook and MacBook Pro operate on the 240-volt European power grid. Apple's conversion kit has multiple adapters for worldwide travel; you only need one of them for Germany and most of Europe (the U.K. is different). …More

    • Answered by Dan H from Austin
    • Jun 14, 2010

  • is there a similar product for the car

    • Asked by Kirk B from Aspen
    • Nov 24, 2009

    4 Answers

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    Not yet. ;)

    Cmon apple, this is a hint.

    • Answered by Michael I from Coldstream
    • Feb 19, 2010

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  • Will this product work with all planes?

    • Asked by Jake F from Kamuela
    • Mar 15, 2012

    1 Answer

    Answer

    No, it won't. It will work on any airplane equipped with 15v "empower" outlets, or on any airplane equipped with a cigarette lighter type outlet. Other airplanes have conventional AC outlets that you can plug the regular Mac power brick into.

    I have a trip planned on United. The first leg will be on a 737, which has regular AC outlets at every seat. The second leg is on a 767 that has empower outlets as far back as row 23.

    On the first leg I'll use my MacBook's regular MagSafe power adapter brick. On the second, I'll use the MagSafe Airline Adapter.     …More

    • Answered by Robert B from Benicia
    • Apr 13, 2012

  • Would this adapter work equally well in an automobile?

    • Asked by Douglas D from Hood River
    • Oct 6, 2009

    6 Answers

    Best Answer

    It's designed for 15V DC that you find on airplanes. If you are the DIY type, you can make your own 15V DC automotive socket by using an automotive universal laptop supply to step up the car's 12V to 15V. …More

    • Answered by Will L
    • Oct 10, 2009

  • How do you know it will work on the plane you are flying on? Do all planes have the port to connect this to?

    • Asked by Erin W from Snohomish
    • Oct 17, 2009

    6 Answers

    Best Answer

    Use www.seatguru.com to check the plane you are flying on and what type of power port it has.

    • Answered by David D from Burlingame
    • Oct 24, 2009

Featured Question

Will an older mag safe adapter purchased for a Powerbook Pro (w/removable battery) work with new power books, which come with an L shaped connector.

  • Asked by Roger W from Ames
  • Mar 8, 2012
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