Why a Flying Experience is the Perfect Gift for all Occasions

Fed up with leaving shops empty handed and buying last minute gifts that don’t really fit the occasion? You’re not alone. According to a YouGov survey conducted at the end of 2023, two in five UK shoppers (45%) reported feeling stressed about gift shopping during the lead up to Christmas. Even though it feels heinous to even mention the word when it's many weeks away, the main takeaway is that buying gifts can cause unnecessary stress.

But also, being on the receiving end of hastily bought 'traditional' gifts can be awkward. Maybe you're trying your best to declutter ahead of a big move or unwrap something that is not up your street and you have to pretend it is - physical gifts can cause more hassle than they're worth for both parties. Luckily for you, this is where Flying Experiences Gifts come in! Providing the recipient long lasting memories they can look back on in years to come is just one of the many benefits of opting for a Flying Experience as a gift. Here's why you should be thinking about choosing one to celebrate the next big occasion or milestone.

• Variety

Whether you are buying for someone who has a sense of adventure and is keen to get the adrenaline kicks of a Skydiving Experience in as they freefall through the air out of a plane, or someone who prefers the more gentle side to life and who enjoy soaring at height across a scenic landscape with a glass of bubbly in a Hot Air Balloon Ride - depending on the person we're bound to have the perfect Flying Experience for everyone!

Or, you might be buying for someone who is a known aviation fan, then in that case you won't have to spend long browsing before you realise you are spoilt for choice. Maybe they love all things planes, but have always admired them from a distance. Why not make their dreams come true by gifting them a Flying Lesson in our range of available planes, from classic Cessna's to R22 Discovery Helicopters and even trial lessons in Vintage Tiger Moths! Flying Experiences are a way to learn a new skill, appreciate the stunning landscapes all around and give people a chance to unwind from the strains of modern life. But above all, they can provide endless memories that material objects can't.

• Memories

Look, there's nothing wrong with a box of chocolates and a bunch of flowers on an anniversary or birthday, but as soon as the bunch has wilted and the sweet treats have been eaten, you're left with a space where the gift once was. In other words, material gifts don't last for much longer than the initial thrill of opening them, but gifting a Flying Experience on the other hand? The potential is endless.

Flying at height over a gorgeous landscape in a Hot Air Balloon is a one in a lifetime kind of adventure that provides you with enough memories to last years. Similarly, a Helicopter Ride over a gorgeous city or countryside landscape can have you thinking about those aerial views for days, weeks - or even months to come. Even better is when these experiences are shared with loved ones as they join in on the day! After all, in ten years' time, although it was nice, it's not the vase of flowers you're going to remember when you look back on your 50th birthday, but the thrill of freefalling through the skies or taking the controls of a plane!

• Flexibility

Not only does giving the gift of flying provide endless memories beyond the special day or occasion, but a Flying Experience Gift Voucher provides handy flexibility for the buyer and recipient. When you choose to purchase an open Gift Voucher one of the best things about this (besides the cool flying of course!) is that the recipient can choose exactly what kind of flying they want to do with our quick and easy redemption process online. So if you know they love flying, but want to give the gift of choice - this is the perfect solution.

In addition to giving flexibility of choice, our vouchers last between 10 and 12 months, so there's no rush to have the experience straight away. The recipient can spend a bit of time browsing through the website, and deciding what kind of experience they'd like to do!

Have you left it to the last minute to go to the shops and get something sent? That's not a problem—Flydays Gift Vouchers can be sent directly to the recipient's doorstep or email inbox, starting from £25 all the way up to £500. We can even provide special packaging if you want to go that extra mile!