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Buy Airmiles and Gift Airmiles

Buy Airmiles and Gift Airmiles

You can buy up to 500 Airmiles a year – to get your flights, holidays and days out even quicker.

You can even get Gift Airmiles – perfect if you’re looking for a unique present.

Buy Airmiles - for yourself

The benefits

  • Top up your Airmiles balance instantly*

  • Buy up to 500 miles a year for yourself

  • Pay just £30 for 200 miles

  • Choose either 200, 300, 400 or 500 miles

  • Get your Airmiles added straight to your account

Gift Airmiles - for others

The benefits

  • Order up to 500 miles a year for each of your friends and family

    (each can receive a total of up to 500 Gift Airmiles a year)

  • Pay just £30 for 200 miles

  • Choose either 200, 300, 400 or 500 miles

  • Get Gift Airmiles added straight to their account

What can they get for 500 Airmiles?

Here are some examples to get you started - you can find more by clicking the Activities tab above

London Eye - Fast Track (for two), 470 miles

  • Fast track tickets let them skip the queues
  • This 135 metre high wheel gives stunning views over London

Vineyard tour and tasting (for two), 345 miles

  • They’ll tour a working vineyard, with the help of an expert guide
  • They can taste a selection of wines from the vineyard

Comedy night experience (for two), 405 miles

  • This experience can be enjoyed at some of the UK’s top venues
  • A host of up-and-coming comedians will entertain them

Buy and Gift Airmiles FAQs

Buy Airmiles FAQs

How long will it take for my miles to be added to my account?

A: Miles are normally added instantly, however it can take up to three working days.

How many miles can I buy?

A: You can buy up to 500 Airmiles for yourself each calendar year. They come in multiples of 100 miles, starting at a minimum of 200 miles.

Can I sell Airmiles back if I don't need them?

A: You may cancel a purchase of Airmiles within seven days of the transaction taking place, unless you've used them. We'll refund you within 30 days. To do this, email us at ccadmin2@airmiles.co.uk

Can I buy Airmiles over the phone?

A: No, this is an exclusive online service.

I've already bought 500 Airmiles this year, but am adding my daughter to my Airmiles Household Account - can she buy miles this year too?

A: Yes. Each member of your Household Account can buy up to 500 miles a year.

I've received a letter telling me my account will close if I don't collect an Airmile - will my account stay open if I buy Airmiles?

A: Yes, but if you cancel your purchase and request a refund, the miles will not count and you will still need to buy or collect an Airmile to keep your account open.

Do I need to buy my Airmiles before I book?

A: Yes, if you want to use the miles to pay. But, if you're booking online, you can buy miles during the booking process.

If I buy Airmiles for a flight and then have to cancel it, can I get a refund on my miles?

A: This depends on the fare rules for the ticket purchase. Please call us on 0844 49 333 49 for more information.

Gift Airmiles FAQs

Can I order Gift Airmiles if I don't know the recipient's membership number?

A: Sorry, you'll need to ask them for their membership number. If they don't know it, they can contact us on 0844 49 333 49. Please note, we can only give out membership numbers to the account holder.

Can I order Gift Airmiles for someone who doesn't have an Airmiles account?

A: No, but if they don't have an account yet, they can set one up online at www.airmiles.co.uk

How long will it take for my miles to be added to my account?

A: Miles are normally added instantly, however it can take up to three working days.

Can I order Gift Airmiles over the phone?

A: No, this is an exclusive online service.

How many Gift Airmiles can I order?

A: You can order up to 500 Gift Airmiles for each of your friends and relatives every calendar year. However, they can only receive up to 500 Gift Airmiles a year each (i.e. they cannot receive 500 Airmiles from you and 500 Airmiles from someone else).

Can I cancel Gift Airmiles?

A: You may cancel a purchase of Gift Airmiles within seven days of the transaction taking place, unless they've been used by the recipient. To do this, email us at ccadmin2@airmiles.co.uk

Why do I keep getting an error message when I try to order Gift Airmiles?

A: Please check you've used your friend/relative's correct name and Airmiles membership number. If you still get an error message, please ask them to contact us on 0844 49 333 49 so we can check their account.

Terms and conditions

Buying Airmiles for yourself “Buy Airmiles”
  1. The Purchaser can purchase a maximum of 500 Airmiles in any one calendar year.
  2. Airmiles can only be purchased in multiples of 100 with a minimum purchase of 200 miles per transaction
  3. *In normal circumstances Airmiles will be available to use immediately but it could take up to 3 working days for miles to appear on your account.
  4. Airmiles can only be purchased online only at www.airmiles.co.uk using the Buy Airmiles Application Form.
  5. The Purchaser must be a member of Airmiles and aged 18 or over, members whose accounts have expired will not be able to purchase Airmiles.
  6. Purchasing Airmiles will be considered as collecting Airmiles and will reset the 24 month expiry rule as advised in the Airmiles Customer and Booking Terms and Conditions.
  7. The Purchaser may cancel the purchase of Airmiles within 7 days of the transaction taking place so long as such Airmiles have not been used. The Purchaser must make the request by email to: ccadmin2@airmiles.co.uk and will receive a refund within 30 days of the request. Airmiles which are subsequently refunded will not constitute activity for the purposes of the 24 month expiry rule.
  8. In the case of fraud or misconduct The Mileage Company Ltd reserves the right at any time in its absolute discretion to terminate the membership of any member and may cancel all accrued and accruing mileage of the member and any reward booking.
Buying Airmiles as a gift “Gift Airmiles”
  1. The Purchaser of a Gift can purchase a maximum of 500 Airmiles as a gift for any number of Airmiles members (subject to clause 2), in any one calendar year. Airmiles members may not buy Airmiles as a Gift to their own account.
  2. A Gift Recipient of purchased Airmiles can only receive a maximum of 500 Airmiles in any one calendar year in aggregate, irrespective of the number of Purchasers.
  3. In normal circumstances the recipient will be able to use Airmiles immediately but it could take up to 3 working days of the transaction for the miles to show on the account.
  4. Airmiles can only be purchased in multiples of 100, with a minimum purchase of 200 miles per transaction.
  5. The Purchaser can only purchase Airmiles for one Recipient per transaction.
  6. Airmiles can only be purchased online only at www.airmiles.co.uk using the Gift Airmiles Application Form.
  7. In order to buy Airmiles as a gift, the Purchaser will need to know the Recipient’s full name, email address and Airmiles membership number. The Purchaser should ensure that the Recipient has not received more than 500 Airmiles, including the proposed Airmiles transaction, in that calendar year. The Purchaser and Recipient will receive an email once the purchase is complete.
  8. Both the Purchaser and Recipient must be members of Airmiles and aged 18 or over, miles may not be purchased for a member whose account has expired.
  9. Purchasing Airmiles will reset the 24 month Airmiles expiry rule for the recipient, as set out in the Airmiles Customer and Booking Terms and Conditions.
  10. The Purchaser may cancel the purchase of the Airmiles within 7 days of the transaction taking place so long as such Airmiles have not been used by the Recipient. The Purchaser must make the request by email to ccadmin2@airmiles.co.uk and will receive a refund within 30 days of the request. By making such request, the Purchaser warrants and represents that it has obtained the consent of the Recipient and hereby acknowledges and agrees that The Mileage Company will have no responsibility to the Recipient for such cancellation. Airmiles which are subsequently refunded will not constitute activity for the purposes of the 24-month Airmiles expiry rule.
  11. The Purchaser must not demand and the Recipient must not offer any value or value in kind for Airmiles. Such activity or any other use of Airmiles contrary to these Terms and Conditions will constitute a fundamental breach by the member of these Terms and Conditions and therefore the contract between The Mileage Company Ltd and the member. In the event of such a breach, The Mileage Company Ltd reserves the right at any time in its absolute discretion to terminate the membership of any member. The Mileage Company Ltd shall write to such member stating their membership is being terminated for this reason.
  12. In the case of Fraud or Misconduct, The Mileage Company Ltd reserves the right at any time in its absolute discretion to terminate the membership of any member and may cancel all accrued and accruing mileage of the member and any redemption booking.
 

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