Help Haiti

Several airlines and hotel chains are now allowing travelers to donate their frequent flier miles in order to help with the devastating earthquake that has hit Haiti.

American Airlines - Through February 28, 2010, AAdvantage members can earn a one-time award of 250 bonus miles for a minimum $50 donation, or 500 bonus miles for a donation of $100 or more to the American Red Cross.

Choice Hotels - Choice Hotels loyalty program members can donate to the Red Cross.

Continental Airlines - OnePass members may donate miles to the Red Cross or AmeriCares, a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which responds to emergency medical needs

Delta - Delta customers can donate SkyMiles to the Red Cross to aid Haiti relief efforts through SkyWish.

Hilton - HHonors points may be donated in increments of 10,000. Each 10,000 HHonors point donation equals a US$25 donation. One hundred percent of your donation will go directly to the International Federation of Red Cross fund you select.

Spirit Airlines - Spirit will give 5,000 FREE Spirit miles to everyone who donates at least $5 to the Red Cross, UNICEF or Yéle Haiti.

Starwood - Starwood Preferred Guest members can donate loyalty points in the following amounts: 4,000 points=$50; 8,000 points=$100; 12,000-$150, and 16,000 points=$200 to the Red Cross.

United Airlines - Miles donated will support the American Red Cross's efforts to help those affected by the Haiti Earthquake.

US Airways - Donate your Dividend Miles to the American Red Cross or Mercy Medical Airlift