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United Airlines Aids Customer, Employee Support for China Earthquake Victims

United Airlines Aids Customer, Employee Support for China Earthquake Victims

Published 05-20-08

Submitted by United Airlines

CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines is joining customers and employees to support the victims of the China earthquake by contributing to relief efforts. The United Airlines Foundation is matching up to $50,000 in donations from employees and will give out up to 5 million frequent flyer miles -- 500 bonus miles to each Mileage Plus customer who donates at least $50 to the American Red Cross through united.com.**

"There has been an outpouring of concern and interest to help victims of the devastating earthquake in China," says Sonya Jackson, managing director -- Corporate Social Investment and president of the United Airlines Foundation. "United has a long history of flying to China, and we will supplement the generous donations of our customers and employees to support these life-saving relief efforts."

United is partnering with the American Red Cross, which is working closely with the Red Cross Society of China and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The carrier will also provide cargo space to transport critical supplies to the region. United is also collaborating with Operation USA and its Star Alliance partners to identify and facilitate relief needs.

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United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates more than 3,200* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 965 destinations in 162 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at www.united.com.

* Based on United's flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008.

** 500 Redeemable Bonus Mile Terms and Conditions:

1. Must be a Mileage Plus member to participate; to join go to www.united.com/joinmp.

2. TO RECEIVE BONUS MEMBERS MUST EMAIL to ChinaRelief-Miles@united.com: An electronic receipt from the American Red Cross, showing donation of $50USD or more, with their name and Mileage Plus number clearly included in the email message with the receipt.

3. Receipt must be dated no earlier than May 16, 2008 and must be received by September 1, 2008.

4. Donor's name must match the name on the Mileage Plus account provided with the emailed receipt.

5. Please allow 6-8 weeks for mileage to post to account.

6. Bonus can be earned a maximum of one time.

7. A maximum of 5,000,000 miles will be donated by the United Airlines. Foundation as part of this program and will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.

8. This offer is combinable with other offers and is subject to change without notice.

9. Bonus miles are redeemable for Mileage Plus awards and do not count toward elite status.

10. Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the rules of the United Mileage Plus program. United, its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the passenger. United and Mileage Plus are registered service marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus program, visit www.united.com.

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