UA Support Nepal: $1 Million in One Day
Surpassed $100,000 in donations within the first 100 minutes of campaign
United Airlines announced that in just one day, customers and employees have generously donated more than$1 millionto the airline’s disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Airlink and OperationUSAto aid those affected by the earthquake that struckNepalonApril 25.
«This immediate outpouring of support is remarkable and shows a great deal of compassion from our customers and employees,» saidMark Anderson, senior vice president of corporate and government affairs at United. «These generous donations will go a long way in helping those impacted by the devastating earthquake inNepal.»
Since Monday April 27, more than 7,800 United customers and employees have made contributions to relief efforts inNepalthrough thecompany’s fundraising site, and United has provided a$50,000match donation to these partner organizations. The airline is also providing a one-time mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate. United is contributing up to 5 million miles for this initiative. MileagePlus members who give between$50-99will receive 250 bonus miles, those who contribute$100-249will receive 500 bonus miles, and members who donate more than$250will receive 1,000 bonus miles.
For more information and to make a donation, customers and employees may visit United’s fundraising page athttps://www.crowdrise.com/unitednepalrelief. The 5 million bonus miles will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on contributions made through11:59 PM CDTonMay 15, 2015.
MileagePlus members with accrued miles can donate their miles to a charity throughUnited’s Charity Miles program. Many international relief organizations send personnel and volunteers to assist in the affected region, and the donation of miles will help defray their expenses. Through these programs, MileagePlus members can donate a minimum of 500 miles to any of the designated groups involved in the relief effort. Customers may also donate miles by calling MileagePlus Customer Service at 1-800-421-4655.
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