Company in Britain launches $33 bottles of 'authentic' air for homesick expats

The fast-spreading new coronavirus variant has led to several countries around the world imposing bans and restrictions on travel to the nation -- impacting a number of expats.

But a company in the UK has come to the rescue of such people -- a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively.

Relocation website My Baggage has dreamed up a special gift for homesick residents.

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The company is currently selling bottles of "authentic" air from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide UK residents overseas with the scent of home.

Priced at £25 (around $33,) the 500 milliliter bottle comes with a cork stopper, so the recipient can keep opening it up and taking in the aroma whenever they need a pick-me-up.

The company is also open to take on special requests for any other specific UK locations.

A Canadian company Vitality Air is also offering canisters of fresh air from the Rocky Mountains to Chinese buyers, with prices starting at $52.99 for a pack of two 8 liter bottles, while Swiss company Swissbreeze sells air from the mountain regions of the Central European country for under $20 for an 8 liter bottle.

(with inputs)