United Airlines Hosts Seven Hub ‘Make More Wishes’ Events on 5.5–11.11
United Airlines and Make-A-Wish will host seven immersive events at its U.S. hub airports on matching month-day dates (5/5 through 11/11), celebrating United’s 100th anniversary and 40 years of partnership. United will match customer donations up to 1 million miles through April 30, 2026, and flies hundreds of wish families annually.
1. Seven Immersive Events Across Hubs
United Airlines and Make-A-Wish will host seven “Make More Wishes” events at United’s hub airports on matching month-day dates — May 5 (IAH), June 6 (IAD), July 7 (DEN), August 8 (EWR), September 9 (LAX), October 10 (SFO) and November 11 (ORD). These immersive experiences include flight simulator sessions, ramp visits, flight attendant training and meetings with pilots.
2. Four-Decade Partnership and Milestones
This initiative marks 40 years of United’s partnership with Make-A-Wish and coincides with United’s centennial celebration. Over four decades, United has flown hundreds of wish families annually, supporting more than 75% of wishes that involve travel and facilitating over 10 million donated miles each year.
3. Customer Engagement and Miles Matching
United invites customers to donate miles or money through its Miles on a Mission program, with a match of up to 1 million miles through April 30, 2026. United employees also volunteer to support wish families by assembling comfort kits, assisting during travel and hosting personalized send-off events.