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Our guide to... How to donate unused frequent flyer miles to charity

Miles (or points) are a perk of frequent travel and can be redeemed on future flights, upgrades, experiences, merchandise, car hire, accommodation and so on.

But sometimes it’s hard to spend them – air tickets may be restricted by time and destination, for instance – and travellers can instead make a difference by donating points to non-profit organisations and charities around the world.

AIR FRANCE AND KLM

Flying Blue lists 18 charities to which its members may donate miles, including Aviation Sans Frontières, which provides air transport during humanitarian crises,

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