CHICAGO, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines(R) and the American Cancer Society(R) are inviting individuals across the country to send GUND(R) teddy bears and smiles to kids undergoing cancer treatment. Mileage Plus members can contribute to the American Cancer Society a minimum of 7,500 Mileage Plus miles, and anyone can make a tax-deductible, minimum contribution of $50, to send the adorable, 17-inch, stuffed animal Kenny Hugyou (can-he-hug-you) to a child with cancer. Customers can visit united.com/bearhug to send bears to kids undergoing treatment.

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"Cancer is an important issue to our customers and employees, and we know it touches everyone in some way," says Sonya Jackson, President - United Airlines Foundation. "We are looking forward to delivering Kenny Hugyou and smiles to kids across the country."

Funds and Mileage Plus miles raised by Kenny Hugyou will support the American Cancer Society's efforts to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease, educate individuals about cancer prevention, support those with the disease, and fund research to find new and better treatments

Contributions are being accepted through December, and Kenny Hugyou (SM) bears are scheduled to be delivered in February 2008. Individuals contributing a minimum of $250 to the American Cancer Society through this initiative will receive a Kenny Hugyou of their own in addition to sending one to a child undergoing cancer treatment.

About United

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) operates more than 3,600* 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 855 destinations in 155 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 united.com.

    *Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.

    Terms and Conditions

    -- United has collaborated with the American Cancer Society (the Society)
       in a fund-raising effort.  As a way of saying thank you to participants
       for a donation of $50.00 or more, or 7,500 Mileage Plus miles or more,
       United will arrange for a huggable, limited-edition Gund teddy bear to
       be sent to a child with cancer. Participants who donate $250 or more
       will receive a complimentary bear as well. Recipient hospitals will be
       selected by the Society.
    -- Participants in this charity initiative will be directed to visit
       united.com/bearhug
    -- Donations may be made in two ways:  via credit card donation to the
       American Cancer Society or a Mileage Plus Charity miles donation.
    -- This is a limited-time offer with a limited supply of bears for both
       donation and receipt of bears.
    -- Campaign runs from November 26, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
    -- All donation transactions during the promotion through December 31,
       2007 will be directed from an online united.com landing page to either
       an American Cancer Society site (for donations by credit card) or
       Charity Miles site (for Mileage Plus miles).
    -- Individuals donating a minimum of $250 to the Society site will receive
       their own complimentary bear in addition to sending one to a child with
       cancer.  This portion does not apply for Charity Miles donations, no
       matter the amount.
    -- One bear will be donated for each contribution of $50 or more.
       Similarly, one bear will be delivered to the donor for each
       contribution of $250 or more.
    -- All bears are expected to be delivered in February 2008.
    -- A minimum of 40 hospitals throughout the U.S. have been designated by
       the American Cancer Society as recipients of bear donations.
    -- For Society donations, the customer receives an instant e-mail
       confirmation and follow-up direct mailing for tax deduction purposes.
    -- For Charity Miles donations, the customer receives an e-mail
       confirmation.  Mileage donations are not tax-deductible. Miles will be
       removed from your account immediately. Miles are not refundable. The
       Mileage Plus program, including accruals, awards and bonus miles
       offers, is subject to change without notice. United and Mileage Plus
       are registered trademarks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus
       program, visit united.com.
    -- Funds and miles donated to the American Cancer Society will go toward
       the organization's ongoing efforts to educate individuals about cancer
       prevention, support those with the disease, and fund research to find
       new and better treatments.

Source: United Airlines