Top Ten Gift Ideas for Frequent Flyers

Know someone who travels frequently? Maybe her job requires her to hop from city to city on a regular basis, or perhaps he just likes to see new places and experience new countries. Whatever his/her reason for flying the friendly skies, it's likely there are a few items that could help make traveling more comfortable.

So if you need a gift idea for a frequent flyer, try these travel-friendly suggestions:

Inflatable pillow: Airline pillows aren't the cleanest items on the plane. Many travelers prefer to bring their own pillow for comfort. But a bulky pillow can take up a lot of space in an already crammed suitcase! Buy your frequent flyer an inflatable travel pillow. Many are covered in soft velour, so they're just as comfortable as a regular pillow. You can find them in most stores that sell luggage, and they're typically about $15.

Travel alarm clock: Who wants to rely on a hotel alarm clock when there's an important business meeting scheduled for the morning? A travel alarm clock gives frequent flyers a little extra peace of mind if they need to be awake for an appointment - especially after experiencing jet lag. They cost as little as $10 from discount department stores, although you can buy specialty clocks - with extra bells and whistles - for more.

Sleeping aids: Frequent flyers know how hard it can be to sleep on a plane. There's always a little extra noise, whether it's from their neighbor's laptop keyboard or the little child in the next aisle. And frequent flyers also have to struggle with those glowing overhead lights. Stuff a stocking with some sleep aids, like an eye mask to block out the light and some ear plugs to block out the noise.

Door alarm: If your frequent flyer usually stays in hotels, too, you might want to consider giving him/her a door alarm. These small, personal alarms hang from the doorknob by a rope. If the door handle is jiggled or someone tries to gain entry into the hotel room, the alarm will sound. Perfect for women who travel alone, these alarms can be purchased from any travel store for as little as $10.