By Isoken Osagie
United Airlines is offering customers a chance to win free flights in an effort to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Customers will have to upload a photo of their vaccine card to enter into the airline's "Your Shot to Fly" sweepstakes, according to ABC News.
Entrants could win a roundtrip flight for two, in any class of service, to anywhere in the world that United services. 30 pairs of tickets will be given away in June.
Additionally, On July 1, the airline will choose five people for the grand prize of travel for a year for the winner and their companion, in any class of service, to anywhere in the world.
The sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and above — who are members of United’s Mileage Plus Program. The program runs from May 24 to June 22.
"We’re proud to do our part to incentivize people to get their shot," said United CEO Scott Kirby in a press release. "Thanks to the vaccine, more and more destinations are opening up for travel -- and we know our customers are eager to fly. We’re excited to give people one more reason to get vaccinated so they can reunite with friends and family or take that long-awaited vacation which all could be just one shot away."
United Airlines also announced that it'll be adding 400 flights to its schedule in July, as more people get their vaccinations and COVID-19 restrictions ease.