If you would like to donate your frequent flyer miles to the Red Cross, please contact your airline. The IRS recognizes the donation of airline miles or points as a gift from the airline to the charitable organization. Therefore, miles donated to the Red Cross are not considered tax-deductable by the individual donor.

Yes, you can donate your airline miles to a wide variety of charitable organizations in 2026. Most major airlines—including American, Delta, United, and JetBlue—have dedicated "Charity Programs" (like Miles for Social Good or SkyWish) that allow members to transfer their unused miles to causes like the Red Cross, Make-A-Wish, or organizations that provide travel for medical treatments. Donating miles is a fantastic way to prevent them from expiring while making a tangible impact. It is important to note that the IRS generally considers the donation of miles as a "gift from the airline" rather than the individual, so these donations are typically not tax-deductible for the donor. Each airline has its own minimum donation requirement, often starting at 500 or 1,000 miles, which can be easily managed through your online loyalty account dashboard.