Los Angeles Fire Donations
We have all seen the horrifying pictures and videos from the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. It has devastated the area, taken lives, homes and permanently changed one of America's largest suburban centers. I know that many people are looking for a way to help out and an option for donations to the relief efforts, etc. As of today, American Airlines and the American Red Cross have announced a partnership to reward folks for their Los Angeles fire donations and support of relief efforts.
RELATED: American Airlines and the American Red Cross did a similar partnership for the Maui Fires in 2023. You can read about that partnership here.
They are offering 10X American Airlines AAdvantage miles per dollar for all donations over $25. If you were going to donate to Red Cross anyway, or were looking for a good option to donate to, this is a nice side benefit. At 10 cents per mile it isn't worth doing just for the miles, but it is good to get something back for your donation. Kudos to American Airlines for offering it (as they often do in situations like this). It should be noted that these will not earn any points towards status.
Here is what it says on the American Airlines Red Cross donation page:
Join us in supporting the American Red Cross.
Help people affected by the California Wildfires. From now through January 22, 2025, AAdvantage® members can earn 10 bonus miles for every dollar donated to the Red Cross with a minimum $25 donation. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.
If you have more airline miles than money, you can donate those instead to help with the relief efforts. More information here.
