With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you’re part of a Secret Santa (or you just remembered you still need a present), you can still pull off a solid last-minute gift for the frequent flyer in your life.
One quick warning: airline merch sells out fast this time of year, and shipping cutoffs can sneak up on you. So below you’ll find a few fun airline-branded options plus some “can’t-miss” digital gifts that work even if you’re shopping at 11:58 PM.
Airline-branded gifts (for the die-hard fan)
Alaska Airlines
If your friend is an Alaska Airlines flyer, why not let them show off the pride of their favorite airline everywhere they drive with this Alaska Airlines license plate frame? It’s only $2.00 (as of this update), so act now because these airline-store items can sell out fast.
Southwest Airlines
Do you have a Southwest Airlines fan in the family? This Retro Bag Tag Hoodie is a fun one for frequent flyers — it’s covered in throwback luggage tags and airport-code vibes. Just note that Southwest The Store stock can vary by size (if your size is gone, it may flip to “Notify Me”).
If that’s not their style, go with this Seatbelt Keychain for a stocking stuffer.
American Airlines
If your friend is an American Airlines flyer, they’re accustomed to getting treated cheaply… so why not lean in and get them a Pilot Duck?
United Airlines
Finally, there’s the gift for that United loyalist out there — the United Airlines Polaris duvet.
The truly last-minute option: airline gift cards (a.k.a. the panic button)
If shipping is questionable (or you don’t want to gamble on sizes), airline gift cards and certificates are the most reliable last-minute travel gift. A few easy options:
- Southwest Airlines gift cards
- American Airlines gift cards (including virtual options)
- Alaska Airlines gift certificates
More last-minute travel gifts (that don’t require shipping)
- Airport rideshare credit: Uber/Lyft gift card = guaranteed to get used.
- eSIM / travel data: great for international trips and “I refuse to pay roaming” people.
- Flight tracking / trip-planning subscription: The frequent flyer who loves details will appreciate this.
- Noise-blocking help: a digital gift card toward earbuds/headphones is never a bad idea.
- Travel organizer staples: packing cubes, toiletry bags, and cable organizers are boring… until you travel a lot.
I hope you’ve finished shopping and don’t need to pick up a last-minute present. But if you do… now you’ve got options.
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