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It's 4/4, Time to Make a Wish: United & Make-A-Wish to Host 'Make More Wishes' Events Across Nation, Giving Wish Kids Behind-the-Scenes Access to Aviation
Airline plans 2026 events on May 5 (5.5), June 6 (6.6), July 7 (7.7), August 8, (8.8), September 9 (9.9), October 10 (10.10), and November 11 (11.11)United
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[{"type":"text","content":"Airline plans 2026 events on May 5 (5.5), June 6 (6.6), July 7 (7.7), August 8, (8.8), September 9 (9.9), October 10 (10.10), and November 11 (11.11)United honors 40 years of supporting Make-A-Wish as the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary with immersive experiences across hub airportsCHICAGO, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and Make-A-Wish today announced the launch of \"Make More Wishes,\" seven immersive events across the U.S. giving children fighting critical illnesses and their families behind-the-scenes access to all aspects of aviation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe immersive experiences at each of United's hubs may include opportunities to spend time in flight simulators, experience inflight training for United's Flight Attendants, visit the ramp and Station Operation Centers, meet with pilots and more.When a month and day share a number, it's often considered a good time to make wishes or set an intention. Make More Wishes events will take place at each of United's seven hubs, culminating in United's hometown, Chicago, on 11/11, a day widely considered a symbolic moment to make a wish.May 5, 2026 – Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) AirportJune 6, 2026 – Washington Dulles International (IAD) AirportJuly 7, 2026 – Denver International (DEN) AirportAugust 8, 2026 – Newark Liberty International (EWR) AirportSeptember 9, 2026 – Los Angeles International (LAX) AirportOctober 10, 2026 – San Francisco International (SFO) AirportNovember 11, 2026 – Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) Airport\"For 40 years, United has helped make thousands of wishes possible, building a legacy rooted in compassion, connection and impact,\" said Kate Gebo, United's Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations and Make-A-Wish America national board member. \"As we celebrate 100 years at United, we're expanding and deepening our commitment to these Make-A-Wish families by providing access to experiences and passions in addition to fulfilling wishes.\"\"When a child with a critical illness travels for their wish, it can be a powerful moment for the entire family, often the first time they've felt hope in months,\" said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make‑A‑Wish America. \"For 40 years, United's pilots, flight crews, employees, and customers have helped make those moments possible. Through travel and the...