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    13 Gifts You Can Buy At The Airport That Don't Suck

    Just because it's the LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE doesn't mean your gift can't be thoughtful.

    Jessica Probus
    by Jessica Probus

    BuzzFeed Staff

    v / Flickr: svenwerk

    1. A Magazine Subscription

    wired.com

    Fill out the little subscription cards inside the magazine as a card. Then you can actually get the subscription online.

    2. The Best Local Candy

    googoo.com / toblerone.com / sees.com

    And if all else fails, there's always Toblerone.

    3. A Shot Glass (With Booze!)

    greatchicagogifts.com / amazon.com / justminiatures.co.uk

    Get mini bottles at the duty-free shop, or if you're REALLY last minute (and don't mind the 600% markup) just buy a few on the actual flight.

    4. A Special Book

    buzzfeed.com

    Find the perfect book for everyone on your list here.

    5. A Personalized Souvenir T-shirt

    etsy.com / gifts-show.com

    Use those little sewing kits available in most travel stores to add a personal touch to a souvenir shirt while you're on the plane. Add the recipient's name, or a heart on the part of the city where you live. Learn how to do basic embroidery here.

    6. Customized Headphones (or Travel Charger Cord)

    refinery29.com / Via pinterest.com

    Use the sewing kit to make this super easy friendship wrap for travel earbuds while you're on the plane. Learn how here.

    7. An Embellished Eyemask

    gifts-show.com etsy.com

    Add little eyes, or a cute saying (like GO AWAY.)

    8. Comically Large Candy

    gifts-show.com

    They usually sell these in Duty-Free shops along with the booze. Perfect for a kid who can't get enough sugar.

    9. 52 Reasons Why You Love Them

    blog.sharpie.com / zazzle.com / thehannahconrad.wordpress.com

    Written on souvenir playing cards. Perfect plane activity. Get more ideas for how to do it here.

    10. A Custom Breakfast Kit

    zazzle.com . / amazon.com / walmart.com

    The local mug, coffee specialty, and a cute breakfast snack all tied together.

    11. A Treat Yourself Travel Kit

    xpresspa.com ./ amazon.com

    Xpress Spa locations are available in these cities worldwide. Plus a coordinating neck pillow for that extra comfort.

    12. Pilot-for-a-Day Kit

    barnesandnoble.com / vi.sualize.us

    Perfect for the aspiring pilot of any age. Get free wings from your pilot as you leave the plane.

    13. A Fastpass for Airport Lines

    card.clearme.com / debcosolutions.com

    A year subscription to clear allows the frequent traveler to skip security lines. Package it in a cute luggage tag and you're good to go.