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Holiday Shopping At the Airport: British Airways Offers Tips On Purchasing Last-Minute Gifts

Posted on: Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 15:00 CST

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Last-minute holiday shoppers hoping to save time, money and stress are increasingly looking at airports as a viable option for making late purchases for family and friends. British Airways is providing travelers with tips on the best airports in the U.S. to find gifts as voted by airline staff, the best ways to travel with gifts and how to maximize the airport shopping experience.

A recent poll of British Airways staff, including pilots and cabin crew, indicates favorite airport shopping spots as follows: JFK Terminal 7, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Miami. In addition, those staff polled indicated that they purchase perfume, scarves, chocolates, and electronics, and list convenience, time and choice all key factors of why they shop at the airport.

For those working and traveling right up to the holiday season, the prospect of tackling the busy shops can be daunting. Travelers have the ability to buy goods that aren't necessarily available in the local malls and the goods usually reflect the local market and city -- political items in Washington Dulles, Mickey Mouse in a Santa outfit in Orlando, and clothes and scarves in Miami. Airport shops usually have the latest perfumes and designer handbags, and with plenty of stores to choose from, one can find unique gifts that express something significant about one's journey.

British Airways offers the following tips for traveling with gifts:

* Consider purchasing gifts at the airport -- this can save you a lot of hassle. In fact, if you are traveling internationally, you can purchase gifts duty-free. New York's JFK Terminal 7 has a selection of new stores such as Crabtree & Evelyn, Brookstone, Tumi and Hermes, perfect for last minute holiday presents. * Don't wrap presents before you fly -- in the event of having to open your case at security or customs you may be asked to unwrap the gifts. Save yourself the extra work. * Avoid fruit or dairy products -- many countries have restrictions on importing food so the best bet is to avoid it altogether. * Make sure you include your contact details inside as well as outside your suitcase.

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