Lots of groups are raising money to help those affected by the earthquake in Nepal and you should donate what you can to at least one of them.
Airlines are joining the effort and United Airlines is first out of the gate to offer a mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate to the cause.
The airline is working with the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA. MileagePlus members who give between $50-99 will receive 250 bonus miles, those who contribute $100-249 will receive 500 bonus miles, and members who donate more than $250 will receive 1,000 bonus miles.
5 million bonus miles will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for contributions made through the airline’s fundraising page through 11:59 PM CDT, on May 15, 2015.
United is also putting up $50,000 to match donations to these partner organizations from United customers and the carrier’s employees.
We’ll add other airline mileage-bonus programs as we find them and if you spot one, let us know.
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