United Airlines and Make-A-Wish Mark 40-Year Partnership
United Airlines and Make-A-Wish celebrate 40 years of partnership with 'Make More Wishes' events, offering aviation experiences to children with critical illnesses.
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United Airlines and Make-A-Wish are commemorating 40 years of collaboration with a series of "Make More Wishes" events across the United States. These events aim to provide children with life-threatening illnesses and their families with unique access to United's aviation facilities, offering them immersive experiences in the aviation industry.
What Guests Get
- Access to United's operational facilities at major airports.
- Interactive experiences such as flight simulators and in-flight training.
- Opportunities to meet pilots and explore ramp and station operation centers.
- Participation in events at United's seven hubs from May to November 2026.
- Special activities designed to inspire and bring joy to children and their families.
What This Means for Travelers
Travelers can support Make-A-Wish by donating miles through United's Miles on a Mission program. This initiative allows MileagePlus members to contribute to granting wishes, with United matching donations up to 1 million miles until the end of April 2026. This partnership not only enhances the travel experience for wish families but also underscores United's commitment to community service and sustainability.
FAQ
What is the 'Make More Wishes' event series? The series consists of events at United's hubs, offering children with critical illnesses and their families immersive aviation experiences.
How can travelers contribute to Make-A-Wish? Travelers can donate miles or funds through United's Miles on a Mission program, which supports the granting of wishes.
When and where will the events take place? The events will occur monthly from May to November 2026 at United's seven hubs, concluding in Chicago on November 11, 2026.
For more information on United Airlines' initiatives, visit United Airlines' official site and learn about Make-A-Wish's mission.
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