How to Donate Frequent Flyer Miles to Servicemen
Miles donated by frequent fliers have provided more than 18,000 tickets to military personnel and their families affected by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Administered by the Fisher House, an organization that supports military families, the free tickets provide transportation to and from military medical centers. Family members may use the tickets to visit a service member, or a service member on medical leave can use these miles to visit home. The Department of Defense typically doesn't cover these types of expenses. Donating miles is easy, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home.
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Instructions
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Donating Miles
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Determine the number of miles you have available to donate by reviewing your account balance. There may be a minimum--for example, you must donate at least 1,000 miles.
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Go to the Fisher House website at http://fisherhouse.org. Select "Hero Miles Program."
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Select the airline from the most current list. It will direct you to the specific airline donation page.
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Review the information. Depending on the airline, you may have to select "Fisher House." Some airlines may require an e-mail or fax, while others allow direct donation from the website. Alternatively, you may call the airline, and when prompted, select the airline's frequent-flier program.
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Review your frequent-flier mileage bank. The deduction should be reflected on your next statement.
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Tips & Warnings
Free tickets must be used by servicemen and women in conjunction with a medical condition.
Tickets may not be specified for any particular individual.
Estimate your future mileage earnings, and leave enough in your account to cover any unexpected trip needs.
Frequent-flier mile donations are not tax-deductible.
