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United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family and Friends

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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CHICAGO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer travel planning, United today launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends – to be in a pool with other members. United is the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature.

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Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.
United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends – to be in a pool with other members.
MileagePlus miles pooling is now available to all MileagePlus members by logging in to their account on United.com.
Contributing miles to a MileagePlus miles pool will not affect an individual member's Premier® status.

Expedia Group Welcomes New Partners to its Global Travel Ecosystem

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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SEATTLE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group continues to power travel for everyone, everywhere by broadening its global reach through a series of new and expanded partnerships underpinned by one of the world's best in travel technology and supply.

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Responding to growing travel demand, Expedia Group unveils today new partnerships fuelling further personalized travel experiences, with supply and tech.
"Combined with Expedia Group's transformative technology, our valuable media network inspires travelers across our global brands, while creating significant value for our partners."
Visit Qatar will also leverage travel agent support through the Expedia TAAP agency and extend its reach to additional global travelers through Expedia Group's B2B partnership network.
For more information about how Expedia Group is empowering partners to succeed in the evolving world of travel, please click here .

United Raises Miles for Girls Scouts of the USA to Help Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, in celebration of International Women's Day and Girl Scouts' 112th birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus® members to donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to help fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts through travel.

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United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA through Miles on a Mission SM, United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving MileagePlus members a chance to use their miles for good.
"At United, we believe that aviation can help connect people and unite the world," said Helon Hammond, VP of Global Learning, People and Community Impact for United.
"We are proud to support Girl Scouts of the USA to ensure that members have access and are encouraged to explore and continue learning through travel.
Visit united.com/donate today to learn more about how you can donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA and become a MileagePlus member for free.

United Raises Miles for Make-A-Wish This Holiday Season

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This giving season, United is encouraging its customers to donate miles to Make-A-Wish America to support efforts to grant life-changing wishes for children who are battling critical illnesses. According to Make-A-Wish, more than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel. Every donated United airline mile, which never expire, helps children and their families fly across the country to participate in transformative experiences.

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During the month of December, United will match the first 2.5 million miles raised for Make-A-Wish America through Miles on a Mission , United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving flyers a chance to use their miles for good.
So far, more than 2.3 million miles have been donated to Make-A-Wish by MileagePlus members this month.
"Our customers have raised more than 20 million miles over the past five years alone, and we're honored to feature this longstanding partnership again this holiday season."
Visit united.com/donate today to learn more about how you can donate miles to Make-A-Wish and become a MileagePlus® Member for free.

United Raises Miles for Fisher House Foundation Ahead of Veterans Day

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United is rallying its loyalty customers to donate MileagePlus miles to the Fisher House Foundation ahead of Veterans Day to help support travel for families of wounded, injured and ill service members who are undergoing medical treatment through their Hero Miles program. During the month of November, the airline's industry-leading crowdsourcing program, Miles on a Mission, will spotlight Fisher House Foundation and encourage donations – United will match the first one million miles raised.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United is rallying its loyalty customers to donate MileagePlus miles to the Fisher House Foundation ahead of Veterans Day to help support travel for families of wounded, injured and ill service members who are undergoing medical treatment through their Hero Miles program .
During the month of November, the airline's industry-leading crowdsourcing program, Miles on a Mission , will spotlight Fisher House Foundation and encourage donations – United will match the first one million miles raised.
"Fisher House Foundation is incredibly excited to partner with United's Miles on a Mission," says Ken Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation.
Visit united.com/donate today to learn more about how you can donate miles to Fisher House and become a MileagePlus® Member for free.

United Upgrades Customer Experience with New Amenities from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the largest upgrade to its United Polaris international business class experience in seven years, debuting new in-airport and onboard amenities from Therabody® and Saks Fifth Avenue that are designed to give customers "the best sleep in the sky."

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"We know amenities can really elevate the overall flying experience and are confident United Polaris flyers will love the new wellness-focused offerings created with our best-in-class partners Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and increased focus on sourcing recycled materials."
United's Therabody collaboration includes wellness products across the entire travel experience – in United Polaris lounges, onboard United Polaris business class and online for United MileagePlus® members to earn miles on purchases.
Kameni is a self-taught, Cameroon-native designer who won a competition to design the new United Airlines x Saks Fifth Avenue day blanket, as part of Saks' designer accelerator program, The New Wave.
The new Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue amenities join a line-up of luxury offerings that make United Polaris the "best sleep in the sky."

United Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, September 22, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Michael Leskinen has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. In his new role, he will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, procurement, internal audit, risk management and corporate strategy. Leskinen will also join the airline's Executive Team.

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Michael Leskinen promoted to CFO and Executive Vice President; also becomes member of airline's Executive Team
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Michael Leskinen has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President.
In his new role, he will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, procurement, internal audit, risk management and corporate strategy.
Leskinen joined United in 2018 as managing director of Investor Relations and was promoted to vice president of Corporate Development and Investor Relations in 2019.
And through the first eight months of 2023, United was the best performing North American airline stock .

United Partners with Sesame Workshop During National Preparedness Month to Reach Children in Need

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and Sesame Workshop today announced a new partnership in anticipation of National Preparedness Month to support children in need around the world. During the month of September, the airline will highlight Welcome Sesame on its Miles on a Mission platform, an industry-leading crowd-sourcing program that now makes it easier than ever for its loyalty program members to do good and donate miles to national and local nonprofits.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and Sesame Workshop today announced a new partnership in anticipation of National Preparedness Month to support children in need around the world.
United will match the first million miles raised by Sesame Workshop before the end of the year.
"Sesame Workshop is thrilled to collaborate with United's Miles on a Mission to bring education and joy to even more children and families through our Welcome Sesame initiative," said Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin.
United also recently launched new children's amenity kits that feature iconic Sesame Workshop characters like Oscar and Elmo in various games and stories.

United Will Fly Non-Stop to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet Soaring Overseas Travel Demand

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

CHICAGO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S. The airline is already the largest carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific and this summer's schedule includes nearly 25 new routes. According to United booking data, international bookings are already 15% higher than the same period in 2022*.

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According to United booking data, international bookings are already 15% higher than the same period in 2022*.
"With unprecedented demand for travel overseas, we'll have more service to popular cities while also adding new and unique destinations for customers to explore."
On March 25, United launched daily service between New York/Newark and Dubai, UAE, operated on a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.
This summer, United will fly to 14 destinations in Europe from Chicago, more than any other airline.

The United Family of Cards from Chase Announces the “Jet Set & Reset” Sweepstakes in Celebration of National Lose the Jet Lag Day on January 17

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Eight (8) people will receive a year-long subscription to the Timeshifter jet lag app and 500K United MileagePlus miles.

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Eight (8) people will receive a year-long subscription to the Timeshifter jet lag app and 500K United MileagePlus miles.
500 pledge takers will win a year-long subscription to the Timeshifter jet lag app, which provides highly personalized plans for managing jet lag.
“We are excited to launch this Sweepstakes on National Lose the Jet Lag Day to raise awareness of the impact jet lag has on travel.”
According to Timeshifter, jet lag causes significant human and financial costs – from poor concentration and reduced productivity to less enjoyment and weakened immune function.
For more information about the United Family of Cards from Chase or to apply for a card**, visit here .