United Airlines Aids Customer, Employee Support for China Earthquake Victims

Carrier to Donate Cash and Cargo to Relief Efforts

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.
About United
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
http://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
http://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 http://www.united.com.

SOURCE United Airlines

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