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Giving the Gift of Air Travel - Gift Certificates to Buy from Airlines

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

Stuck for gift ideas? Want to avoid the chaos of holiday shopping? Many airlines offer gift certificates that you can order online or over the phone, and avoid the shopping malls this holiday season.

And still more certificates to give the gift of travel...
  • Alaska Airlines - Purchase up to 30,000 miles as a gift of travel. You must be a Mileage Plan member to purchase miles.
  • Midwest Airlines - Gift certificates are available in amounts from $25 to $500. Certificates are valid for one year from the date of issue.
  • Northwest Airlines - Gift certificates from Northwest Airlines can be used for travel on Northwest Airlines or KLM.
  • United Airlines - Give the gift of up to 60,000 miles as a gift of travel. Miles can be used towards travel or upgrades.
  • US Airways - You can purchase gift cards online or at several retailers for use on US Airways - even at your local 7/11.
  • Virgin Blue - This Australian airline allows you to use its gift certificates on Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue or Polynesian Blue.
  • WestJet - You can earn one AirMile for every $20CAD spent on a gift certificate.
  • JetBlue - You can purchase gift cards from $10-$1000.
  • Air Tran - Minimum purchase is $25, and for every $100 you purchase in gift certificates, you'll receive one flight credit in AirTran Airways' A+ Rewards frequent flyer program.
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