Its not always easy finding something to buy that special someone. With Christmas just around the corner, last-minute present buyers might benefit from a bit of travel-themed inspiration.
A solid set of wheels
First things first: If you travel a lot, your suitcase will certainly rack up some baggage belt miles, too. You need durability, light weight, practicality and why not throw in a bit of style to boot?
There are many brands out there to choose from, with one of the big names in luggage at the moment beingAway. Read TPGs full reviewhereto see if its the right fit for you or your loved one.
For a like-for-like comparison, Macys has an extensive selection of more than 400 suitcases by various brands that range from a very affordable $65 to upwards of $1,550. Whats more, you can earn up to 6 miles per $1 spent through the American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping mall.
Related reading:Everything to know about maximizing online shopping portals for bonus points and miles
In-flight personal device holder
At a time when were glued to the screens of our personal devices more than ever, reliance upon airlines inflight entertainment is becoming less and less. But how does one comfortably watch shows and films without getting an aching arm? Enter TabletHookz, possibly the perfect gift for the frequent economy class flyer. The company sells a nifty gadget that adjusts to fit most airplane seat backs as well as personal hand-held devices in all shapes and sizes.
Lounge access
If youre flying in economy and dont have any airline elite status, spending time in an airport before a flight can be a rather stressful start to any holiday or business trip. Thanks to thePlatinum Card from American Express , you can get access toPriority Passlounges across the world. If your traveller doesnt have the card, you can buy a membership outright. You can get different memberships depending on how often your travelling recipient flies.
Related reading:9 of the best Priority Pass lounges around the world
ExpertFlyer membership
ExpertFlyeris a tool that most TPGers and AvGeeks swear by. Having an ExpertFlyer membership gives you access to all the information you would need to know about your flight including seat maps, schedules and flight status. More importantly, it helps you tofind reward availability as well as the power to set up alertswhen seats become available. There are three different membership options, ranging from completely free to $99 per year.
AirPods Pro
According to one ofTPGs most frequent flyers, Zach Griff, there areseveral reasonswhy Apples new AirPods Pro should be on every travellers wish list. Prices start at $159. Dont forget to check portals to earn maximum miles for your Apple purchases.
Seat extenders for children
It wouldnt be Christmas without including the kids.Turning a childs plane seat into a bedis not only more comfortable for them, but will undoubtedly make a parents experience far more enjoyable, too. There areseveral options available, with prices starting as low as $89 for the Fly Tot.
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Bottom line
If youve still got something to buy the frequent flyer in your life, you still have plenty of options. When you do make your purchase, make sure you use a shopping portal to maximise your points and at the same time make that traveler in your life very happy.
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