How to Donate Your Frequent Flyer Miles With American Airlines
Many airlines have partnered with charities to make it possible for customers to donate their unused frequent flyer miles. The charities that receive these miles use them to secure air travel for people and families in need. American Airlines has partnered with Operation Hero Miles, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, UNICEF and United Service Organizations (the USO). Unused frequent flyer miles held by American Airlines can be donated to any of these partnered charities.
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Things You'll Need
- American Airlines AAdvantage account
- Unused frequent flyer miles
- A computer with Internet access
Instructions
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Visit the American Airlines website at www.aa.com.
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Click on the word "AAdvantage" on the left side of the computer screen.
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Select "Partners and Mileage Programs "and then "Charities" on the menus that pop up after you click "AAdvantage."
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Click on one of the charities listed to earn more about that charity and make a donation. When you have selected the charity you would like to donate to, click the "donate" button on that charity's page.
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Log in to your AAdvantage account and select the number of miles you would like to donate.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware that you may not claim an income tax deduction on donated frequent flyer miles.
