After the last day on which they could be redeemed, are a billion Air Miles, not submitted, and therefore void. Reports that a spokesman for Loyalty Management Uk, the company behind Air Miles, Monday.

as of december 1, fixed all with the Dutch program earned Air Miles that were older than five years. A year ago threatened this still happen with 5.2 billion Air Miles. “We are pleased that the last time so many people are still taking action and their Air Miles redeemed.”

The billion Air Miles that have expired, according to the spokesman less than 1 percent of the total number of issued Air Miles. Many Air Miles are redeemed in exchange for donations to one of the four charities that are connected to the program, to know the Aap Foundation, War Child, the National Fund for Children and Justdiggit.

The last weeks went around 80,000 euros a week more than normal to the charities. Air Miles can also be in various shops be redeemed for a discount, or a discount on fuel or groceries.

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