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In the space of less than 125 years, we have gone from history's first powered flight to airplanes capable of carrying hundreds of passengers tucked into seats equipped with individual television screens, with wireless internet filling the cabin, and with snacks and meals served right to your seat.

You would think the progress that has given us the ability to complete in hours travel that used to take weeks or months would so impress the modern human being that we could easily absorb the occasional frustrations of air travel. But not so much.

The fact is that flying is one of the most stressful activities in which we routinely participate. From the interminable wait at the security checkpoint followed by the often invasive inspections completed by TSA personnel, from the woes of a delayed flight to the rage of a flight missed, from the cramped seats in cabins filled wih coughs, snores, and the cries of young ones, and from that final indignity of lost luggage, air travel can be a terrible experience. And that's just for those of us who don't really mind flying that much.

For people who hate traveling by air even in the best conditions, the experience surrounding any and every flight can be pure misery.

If you have an airplane-averse person on your holiday shopping list, now is the time to show them you care and that you sympathize with their flight plight by getting them a gift or three that make air travel a bit less wretched.

Having trouble finding a gift for everyone on your list? Check out all our 2017 holiday gift guides on Insider Picks.

A memory foam travel pillow

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The Cabeau Evolution Memory Foam Travel Pillow is not a radically new, innovative product; it's simply one of the finest versions of a product that has already been around for years. This travel pillow offers the support the head and neck need to stay comfortable and without strain even during long periods of use and has a soft exterior texture that won't chafe or irritate skin as the hours roll by.

The pillow features an adjustable cord that keeps it as snug or loose as its wearer desires, and has a removable and machine washable cover that keeps the Cabeau Evolution feeling (and smelling) fresh and clean. The velour color and memory foam padding absorb heat, helping to moderate body temperature.

Buy the Cabeau Evolution Memory Foam Travel Pillow on Amazon for $40

A silk sleep mask

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The Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask is made using all-natural mulberry silk, which creates a soft, cool padding over the eyes and that fully blocks out even the bright LED light shining inside the cabin or sunlight streaming in through the windows. The hypoallergenic material allows oxygen to pass through but blocks out dry air, preventing the annoying, uncomfortable dry eyes that can contribute to the unpleasantness of flying.

This mask is ideal for people who want to sleep during a flight, but is also great for use at home. The adjustable head strap can be shortened down to just under 16 inches or made as long as 27 inches, so the mask will fit all users with comfort.

Buy the Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask on Amazon for $10

A clip-on cup holder

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You know how everyone loves when a cup falls off the tray and spills all over their legs, their carry-on luggage, and onto their fellow airline passengers? Right, no. Nobody likes that. Spilled drinks are all too common on flights due to the jostling of turbulence, the inadvertent knee or elbow bump, and based on the fact that those fold down trays have a coefficient of friction akin to greased Teflon.

With the Vector Clip-On Cup Holder, a beverage can be safely and securely stored on the side of the tray, held fast by a lightweight but rugged aluminum frame. The cup holder accommodates cans, water bottles, plastic cups, and more, and it folds flat for easy stowing when the flight is over. Yes, it's expensive, but your gift recipient will thank you a thousand times over when they're not the ones spilling Coke or coffee on their laptop.

Buy the Vector Clip-On Cup Holder on Amazon for $50

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