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United kicks off free fantasy flights that take youngsters to ‘North Pole’ winter wonderland

Editorial Board Published December 8, 2024
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United Airways is taking a whole lot of kids and households on 13 fantasy flights to an space of an airport reworked right into a winter wonderland this yr. (Credit score: United Airways)

United Airways is providing free fantasy flights to youngsters this yr that take them to the “North Pole,” a gate or hangar at an airport that’s reworked right into a winter wonderland with actual reindeer, elves and Santa. 

On Saturday, in partnership with Make-A-Want Illinois and Cal’s Angels, a Chicago-area pediatric most cancers basis, greater than 65 youngsters and their households boarded a United aircraft embellished for the vacations, took off on a brief flight at Chicago O’Hare and landed at one other gate that doubled because the North Pole, United mentioned in a launch. 

“The children enjoyed games, treats and visits from special friends, including Santa Claus and real reindeer – all provided by United employee volunteers and partner organizations,” the discharge mentioned. 

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The Chicago flight was one in all 13 deliberate for this yr, together with flights to Washington Dulles, Houston Bush, Los Angeles’ LAX, Heathrow in London and San Francisco, which all took off on Saturday. 

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A fantasy flight took off from Honolulu Thursday, and flights from Tokyo’s Narita Airport, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Guam, Denver and Newark will all happen between this Sunday and subsequent Saturday. 

Fantasy flight child waving

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“The team made a list, I checked it twice and the answer was clear. With so many deserving children on the nice list this year, it only made sense to launch a seasonal hub in the North Pole,” mentioned Kate Gebo, United’s govt vp of human sources and labor relations. 

“We’ve stocked up on de-icing fluid to fly from even more cities. United is honored to uplift children and their families through the joy of the holiday season. Making the North Pole closer than ever is one of the many ways we can show support for the communities where we live, work and fly.”

Fantasy flight children meet Ronald McDonald and Batman Baby on fantasy flight

A terminally ailing youngster is greeted by flight attendants at Dulles Worldwide Airport in Virginia in 2008 on a United fantasy flight.  (Tracy A. Woodward/The Washington Put up through Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)

North Pole on flight board

The “North Pole” is a vacation spot at Dulles Worldwide Airport in 2008.  (Tracy A. Woodward/The Washington Put up through Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)

The corporate even got here up with an airport code for the North Pole — JOY. 

Make-A-Want can also be partnering with United this yr for the annual occasion for flights from Denver, Cleveland, Houston and Guam. 

Child on fantasy flight

A fantasy flight flier at Denver Worldwide Airport in 2014.  (Brent Lewis/The Denver Put up through Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)

Pilot talking to fantasy flight kids

Fantasy flight youngsters meet with an airline pilot at Denver Worldwide Airport in 2014.  (Brent Lewis/The Denver Put up through Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)

“The generosity of United and its MileagePlus members through the Miles on a Mission program is life-changing for wish kids and their families,” Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Want America, mentioned in a press release. 

“These donated miles enable transformative wish experiences that bring hope, joy and the strength to persevere during the most challenging times. We are deeply grateful for United’s ongoing partnership and dedication to making a lasting impact in the lives of children with critical illnesses.”

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United mentioned individuals who need to donate can provide air miles or cash till the top of the yr, and the airline will match as much as 5 million miles and as much as $500,000 by “travel certificates, doubling the impact and helping grant even more life-changing wishes. In addition, Illy coffee is offering a donation to Make-A-Wish on sales of cold brew throughout the month of December. Illy will donate $1 for each cold brew sold on United flights, up to $25,000, in support of the organization.”

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