Donate Your Miles To Hospitalized Military Personnel

Looking for a great way to donate unused frequent flier miles? The Fisher House Foundation administers the "Hero Miles" program, comprised of individual airlines whose passengers donate their frequent flyer miles to assist service members, families and close friends.

Specifically, Fisher House Foundation provides free airline tickets to military men and women who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center incident to their service in Iraq or Afghanistan. Family members and close friends are also eligible to for a free flight to visit the hospitalized service member.

Click here for more information on the Fisher House Foundation and to arrange a miles donation.

Frequent-Flier Miles & Charity

The time of giving is upon us, and frequent-flier miles make a perfect gift. Perhaps you have too few miles for a free ticket? Consider donating your miles to charity. Or, if you tend to donate to charity already, you can earn miles for your generosity. From the Daily Mitzvah is a listing of many airlines offering this miles & charity exchange. Happy giving and/or receiving.

Continental Airlines: Donate your miles
Delta Airlines: Sky Wish Charities
Midwest Airlines: Miracle Miles
Northwest Airlines: Air Cares Partners
United Airlines: Charity Miles
USAirways: Miles of Hope