Air Miles is the name of separately operated loyalty programs in Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain (under the brand Travel Club), the Netherlands and the Middle East, through which points are earned on purchases at participating merchants.The Air Miles concept was originated by British company Loyalty Management Group (LMG), which licensed local rights to the concept to various operators in different countries. LMG was later acquired by Canadian firm Groupe Aeroplan, which retains the intellectual property associated with the Air Miles name and logo internationally, and is the majority partner in the Air Miles program in the Middle East. In all other countries in which Air Miles programs operate, Aeroplan is the licensor and is not involved in program operation. In Canada, Air Miles competes directly with the program operated by Aeroplan. The Air Miles program in the UK has no affiliation with the Nectar program operated by Aeroplan.
