diff --git a/travis/python.sh b/travis/python.sh
index dbb92a4b6..0050005ec 100755
--- a/travis/python.sh
+++ b/travis/python.sh
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ set -xe
 [[ "$PYTHON" == false ]] && exit 0
 
 pushd python_apps/airtime_analyzer
+pyenv local 2.7
 pip install -e .
 nosetests -a '!rgain'
 echo "replaygain tests where skipped due to not having a reliable replaygain install on travis."