United donates cargo space for relief supplies going to southern Asia
Mileage Plus to donate up to seven million miles, and members can earn miles by contributing to the relief effort
Chase offers up to five million miles to customers donating on their Mileage Plus Visa card
CHICAGO, January 5, 2005 – United Airlines today announced several initiatives to assist with the tsunami relief effort in Asia, including the donation of available cargo space to ship relief supplies to southern Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and other coastal areas on the Indian Ocean.
Starting this week, cargo shipments of relief supplies will depart the U.S. on United for Bangkok, beginning with the first shipments from the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. In addition, United will help relief organizations transport doctors and other health care workers to the region.
United is working with several major international agencies in the relief effort to help fulfill supply and shipping needs as determined in the region by these agencies and the affected governments. Specific partners include Airline Ambassadors International, the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Operation USA, Save the Children and Sarvodaya USA.
In a separate initiative, United customers and employees may earn United Mileage Plus® redeemable bonus miles by contributing to the relief effort. United will reward those who contribute $50 USD or more directly to any of United's non-profit tsunami relief partners, listed above and at www.united.com, with a one-time 500 mile bonus.* United will contribute up to 5 million miles to support this bonus mile offer. To receive this mileage award, participating customers should fax a copy of their donation receipt and Mileage Plus® number to United toll-free at 866-219-7239, or from outside the U.S. at 212-884-0614.
In addition, Chase [NYSE: JPM] will provide up to a total of five million miles to Mileage Plus members making a donation on their Mileage Plus Visa card. Customers will receive double miles for their qualifying** charitable contribution.
United is also encouraging Mileage Plus® members to donate miles to Airline Ambassadors, the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Operation USA and Sarvodaya USA as part of its 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 the Charity Miles program, Mileage Plus® members can donate a minimum of 1,000 miles to any of these groups involved in the relief effort, or others listed on united.com. United is taking the first step in this endeavor by donating 2 million miles to be divided equally among the relief partners listed. To donate miles, members should call Mileage Plus Customer Service at 1-800-421-4655.
About United Mileage Plus
United Mileage Plus, with over 45 million enrolled members, has been voted the number one frequent flyer program by readers of Business Traveler for the past nine years (1996-2004) and by Travel Savvy magazine (2004). Members earn miles by flying on United, Ted (sm), United Express or Star Alliance airlines, or by purchasing products or services through its comprehensive network of over 100 participating Mileage Plus partners at over 10,000 locations worldwide. Mileage Plus also offers one of the most extensive selections of award travel destinations, including over 800 destinations in more than 135 countries. For more information, a complete list of Mileage Plus partners, or to enroll, visit www.united.com.
About Charity Miles
Since 1996, more than 375 million miles have been donated as part of United's Charity Miles program to meet the urgent travel needs of children, families, humanitarian aid workers and volunteers across the United States. As part of United's worldwide focus on education, health and humanitarian relief, the company is committed to improving the quality of life by supporting its customers and employees through programs such as Mileage Plus Charity Miles.
About United
United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) is the world's second largest airline, operating more than 3,500 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 and Europe, United is the largest international carrier based in the United States.*** United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to more than 700 destinations in more than 130 countries worldwide. United's nearly 62,000 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 united.com.
About Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.1 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The company has approximately 96 million credit cards issued. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
*500 Redeemable Bonus Mile Terms and Conditions (MPW015):
1.Must be a Mileage Plus member to participate; to join go to united.com.
2.Member must fax a legible receipt from an approved Charitable organization showing a minimum donation of $50USD with their name circled and Mileage Plus number clearly printed on the receipt
3.Approved charitable organizations include: Airline Ambassadors International, the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Operation USA, Save the Children and Sarvodaya USA.
4.Receipt must be dated no earlier than December 26, 2004 and faxes must be received by 2/28/2005
5.Donor’s name must match the name on the Mileage Plus account provided with the faxed receipt
6.Please allow 6-8 weeks for mileage to post to account
7.Bonus can be earned a maximum of one time
8.United is not responsible for non-transmitted faxes
9.A maximum of 5,000,000 miles will be awarded to the first 10,000 respondents for this program and will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis
10.This offer is combinable with other offers and is subject to change without notice
11.Bonus miles are redeemable for Mileage Plus awards and do not count toward elite status
12.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.
**Mileage Plus Visa Double Mile Terms and Conditions
1.The charitable contributions to the named charities must be made with the Mileage Plus Visa card
2.Approved charitable organizations are: Airline Ambassadors International, the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Operation USA, Save the Children and Sarvodaya USA.
3.A maximum of 5,000,000 miles will be awarded to the first respondents for this program and will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis
4.Mileage Plus Visa account holders may earn up to a maximum of 5,000 United Mileage Plus redeemable bonus miles per active account for the duration of this program
5.Transactions must post to the customer’s credit card between December 26, 2004 and February 28, 2005
6.Double miles equal two miles for every dollar contributed
7.The bonus miles earned on this program will appear on the Mileage Plus statement 6-8 weeks after the end of this program February 28,2005
*** Measured by revenue passenger miles as reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation for 12 months ending June 2004, the most recent comparison data available.
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