Hello — my name is Paul Aberhart, and I’m the inventor of the HumidiFlyer travel mask.

I spent 11 years flying internationally as a flight attendant with Air New Zealand. Early on, I had to undergo sinus surgery just to keep flying — the dry cabin air was that harsh. Like many crew, we tried all sorts of tricks to stay hydrated mid-flight: drinking water (when we had time), inhaling steam from “hot jugs” in the galley, or laying down in crew rest with a wet towel over the face. It worked — sort of — but I knew there had to be a better way.

That’s when the idea for the HumidiFlyer was born.

Today’s aircraft don’t refresh cabin air as often as they used to. Airlines save around 8% on fuel by reducing air exchange. Back in the day, if the air got too stale, we’d call the flight deck to request fresh flow — but that burns fuel, just like running the A/C in your car. Now, with no visible smoke and no real-time indicator of cabin air quality, passengers breathe increasingly stale, dry, recirculated air.

Relative humidity on board? Around 20%.
And that moisture comes from your fellow travellers. Lovely.

The HumidiFlyer isn’t a gimmick. It’s used by frequent flyers, elite sports teams, opera singers, and performers who rely on their lungs and voice to function. It’s a serious tool for wellbeing in the air — created by someone who lived and worked in that environment for over a decade.

Whether you’re flying for business, performance, or just to see the world — the HumidiFlyer helps you arrive fresher, clearer, and ready to go.

Healthy, happy flying.