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Heathrow airport giftcard?

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workstealssleep · 14/12/2024 09:00

I need to buy a gift card for a family leaving the country for Christmas. I want them to be able to treat themselves at Heathrow before their evening flight.
Does anyone know if a Lifestyle giftcard would do? Does Heathrow have enough of the shops and restaurants? Or is there a better way?
I am imagining them all having a glass of bubby/fancy drink, or maybe just buying a book or mgazine if they would prefer.
I have £50.

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slipperypenguin · 14/12/2024 09:33

Will they definitely have time to use it? Some people don't have loads of time to leisurely spend in the airport or prefer to be sitting ready to board

OatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 14/12/2024 09:34

Could you put the money in a card with a note to treat themselves to a glass of fizz at the airport?

workstealssleep · 14/12/2024 10:22

Thank you for the suggestions.
I would have thought they would have plenty of time. They are not frequent flyers.
I didn't want to send cash in the post. I guess I was thinking this is a back up if they don't have time, they could spend it on the way back/once home.
Does anyone know if there are definitely shops and places at Heathrow that are on this card? I don't know Heathrow.

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socialdilemmawhattodo · 14/12/2024 10:25

I wouldn't. Too niche if not used. But a coffee shop voucher might suit.

snowlady4 · 14/12/2024 16:39

What about treating them to the lounge at the airport?

TartanMammy · 14/12/2024 18:01

The airport branches of chains are often excluded from vouchers on the t&c. They may also have booked a lounge and not want to or have time to use a voucher.

You'd be much better to transfer cash and say 'treat yourself at the airport.'

workstealssleep · 14/12/2024 22:08

Thank you everyone

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