More frequent flyer programs are including charitable items in their roster of redeemable items.<br /><br />Qantas offers a trip that is equal parts philanthropic and once-in-a-lifetime. Members can redeem points to volunteer for Earthwatch. The 10-day program takes place in Australia's Great Otway National Park. Volunteers conduct tree measurements, collect biological samples and track koalas by radio.
Save a koala, Qantas, cost: 536,500 points —
More frequent flyer programs are including charitable items in their roster of redeemable items.

Qantas offers a trip that is equal parts philanthropic and once-in-a-lifetime. Members can redeem points to volunteer for Earthwatch. The 10-day program takes place in Australia's Great Otway National Park. Volunteers conduct tree measurements, collect biological samples and track koalas by radio.
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All Nippon Airways has just become a champion to the aviation geek set. Their A-Style online shop sells 747 memorabilia, including business class seats from decommissioned aircraft. The seats are available for retail, but can also be purchased with miles by members of ANA's Mileage Club (one mile for every yen).
Business class seats, All Nippon Airways, cost: 747,000 miles —
All Nippon Airways has just become a champion to the aviation geek set. Their A-Style online shop sells 747 memorabilia, including business class seats from decommissioned aircraft. The seats are available for retail, but can also be purchased with miles by members of ANA's Mileage Club (one mile for every yen).
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It's fitting that Air New Zealand would sell memorabilia from the Lord of the Rings film franchise; the series was filmed in New Zealand, after all. Passengers can procure items such as a replica of Gandalf's scarf (it's 100% New Zealand wool and even comes with a scroll).<br />
Gandalf scarf, Air New Zealand, cost: 145 airpoints dollars —
It's fitting that Air New Zealand would sell memorabilia from the Lord of the Rings film franchise; the series was filmed in New Zealand, after all. Passengers can procure items such as a replica of Gandalf's scarf (it's 100% New Zealand wool and even comes with a scroll).
Courtesy Warner Brothers
Want to pop the question and stuck for ideas? Israeli airline El Al has come up with a version all their own (and it only costs 120 points). Grooms that go in for their proposal package can propose in-flight, and finish off with champagne, premium chocolates and 20% off duty-free (nothing spells love like a discount).
Marriage proposal, El Al, cost: $60 plus 120 points —
Want to pop the question and stuck for ideas? Israeli airline El Al has come up with a version all their own (and it only costs 120 points). Grooms that go in for their proposal package can propose in-flight, and finish off with champagne, premium chocolates and 20% off duty-free (nothing spells love like a discount).
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Virgin Australia offers Velocity Rewards members a useful guide (care of Lonely Planet) on, among other things, how to land a jumbo jet.
How to Land a Jumbo Jet, Virgin Australia, cost: 4,000 points —
Virgin Australia offers Velocity Rewards members a useful guide (care of Lonely Planet) on, among other things, how to land a jumbo jet.
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Luxury car lovers can enjoy the Lexus experience at Tokyo's Instersect store. While it doesn't actually sell the automobile, the store does aim to ooze the Lexus lifestyle with a cafe and exhibition space. Mileage Club members can use their points on a four-course meal in store's fine dining restaurant, inclusive of a bottle of champagne.
Lexus dinner, Al Nippon Airways, cost: 15,000 miles —
Luxury car lovers can enjoy the Lexus experience at Tokyo's Instersect store. While it doesn't actually sell the automobile, the store does aim to ooze the Lexus lifestyle with a cafe and exhibition space. Mileage Club members can use their points on a four-course meal in store's fine dining restaurant, inclusive of a bottle of champagne.
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The job of sidekick is often underrated. Qantas encourages its passengers to revel in their inner Robin and luxuriate in going along for the ride. Those that scrape together enough points can tour Beijing from the vantage point of a motorcycle sidecar with an English-speaking driver-cum-guide. The tour includes sparkling wine at the Forbidden City and a three-course lunch at a 600-year-old former Buddhist temple. <br /><br />"Airlines are all about travel, and a savvy airline recognizes they should become the go-to brand for the fun and excitement of travel," notes Sorensen.
Beijing private sidecar tour and private lunch, Qantas, cost: 35,500 points —
The job of sidekick is often underrated. Qantas encourages its passengers to revel in their inner Robin and luxuriate in going along for the ride. Those that scrape together enough points can tour Beijing from the vantage point of a motorcycle sidecar with an English-speaking driver-cum-guide. The tour includes sparkling wine at the Forbidden City and a three-course lunch at a 600-year-old former Buddhist temple.

"Airlines are all about travel, and a savvy airline recognizes they should become the go-to brand for the fun and excitement of travel," notes Sorensen.
Courtesy Beijing sidecar
Taiwanese airline EVA Air gives diamond- and gold-status member of its MileageLands program unique access to its flight simulator. The session lasts 90-minutes, and includes professional instruction from a trainer.
Flight simulator, EVA Air, cost: 100,000 miles —
Taiwanese airline EVA Air gives diamond- and gold-status member of its MileageLands program unique access to its flight simulator. The session lasts 90-minutes, and includes professional instruction from a trainer.
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For the last couple of years, American Airlines has held occasional, exclusive auctions for its AAdvantage members. Last year, the hot-ticket item was an all-inclusive Justin Timberlake package. The winner took home two plane tickets from a U.S. airport, hotel accommodations, transfers, meals and a $600 prepaid Mastercard.
Justin Timberlake Live in New York package, American Airlines, cost: 131,000 to 490,000 miles —
For the last couple of years, American Airlines has held occasional, exclusive auctions for its AAdvantage members. Last year, the hot-ticket item was an all-inclusive Justin Timberlake package. The winner took home two plane tickets from a U.S. airport, hotel accommodations, transfers, meals and a $600 prepaid Mastercard.
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