SkyMall
The seat-pocket catalogue survived the airline it came with and moved online, still selling garden yetis to a captive audience.
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How to get the most from it
SkyMall sits in Weird Shops under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and funny.
About this category: Bizarre product galleries and gift catalogues. Browsing is free and considerably wiser than buying.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A trip back to the older internet
- A reliable laugh
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
SkyMall: quick answers
Is SkyMall free?
Yes. SkyMall is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use SkyMall?
No. You can use SkyMall without signing up for anything.
Does SkyMall work on a phone?
Yes. SkyMall works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is SkyMall safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does SkyMall take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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