Holland America Line is discounting paradise with 25 percent off cruises to Hawaii for this year and 2024.
16.10.2023 - 14:23 / thepointsguy.com
In recognition and support of World Food Day on Oct. 16 — a day celebrated globally by several mission-driven organizations to end world hunger and food insecurity — United Airlines, Chase and Visa have joined forces to reward United Visa cardholders who donate to nonprofit organizations that provide hunger relief to communities in dire need. The principal goal is to inspire cardmembers to support nonprofits that are dedicated to the fight to end world hunger.
Between Oct. 15 and Nov. 30, eligible United MileagePlus cardholders are eligible for bonus miles when they donate:
Cardmembers can earn miles on a maximum of $1,500 in total donations per card. The maximum donation would earn 12,500 miles worth $181.25 based on TPG's valuations. Eligible cards include the United Gateway Card, the United Explorer Card, the United Quest Card, the United Club Infinite Card, the United Business Card and the United Club Business Card.
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The eligible organizations for donations include Capital Area Food Bank, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Feeding America, the Hawaii Foodbank, the Houston Food Bank and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
You can visit united.com/helpendhunger for more details on this limited-time offer.
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