USA-based United Airlines will work with disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to the earthquake region centred on Nepal.
United will provide up to US$50,000 to match donations to these partner organisations from United's customers and employees. The airline will also provide a one-time mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate. United will contribute up to five million miles for this initiative.
MileagePlus members who give between US$50-$99 will receive 250 bonus miles, those who contribute US$100-$249 will receive 500 bonus miles, and members who donate more than US$250 will receive 1,000 bonus miles. Up to five million bonus miles will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on contributions made through the airline’s fundraising page through 11:59 PM CDT on May 15, 2015.
USA-based United Airlines will work with disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to the earthquake region centred on Nepal.
United will provide up to US$50,000 to match donations to these partner organisations from United's customers and employees. The airline will also provide a one-time mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate. United will contribute up to five million miles for this initiative.
MileagePlus members who give between US$50-$99 will receive 250 bonus miles, those who contribute US$100-$249 will receive 500 bonus miles, and members who donate more than US$250 will receive 1,000 bonus miles. Up to five million bonus miles will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on contributions made through the airline’s fundraising page through 11:59 PM CDT on May 15, 2015.
