easyJet launches onboard charity collection to support people affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia
LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with easyJet over the next two weeks will be able to donate onboard to help support those affected by Australian bushfires.
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced that, from today (JANUARY 14, 2020), it will be launching an onboard charity collection for the Australian Red Cross, which is helping people affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia through its Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, providing emergency centres and supporting people and communities as they recover.
Passengers will be able to donate cash onboard, whatever the currency, which will help the Australian Red Cross to continue provide this support.
The collections will take place across easyJet’s entire network over two weeks giving over a million passengers across 36 countries the opportunity to donate.
Tina Milton, Director of Cabin Services at easyJet said:
“Everyone at easyJet’s thoughts are with those currently affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia. We are delighted that through the work of our crew, passengers will be able to donate to the Australian Red Cross which will help them and their volunteers to continue to provide vital support through their Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. We would also like to thank our passengers in advance for any donations and for their generosity.”
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Source: easyJet
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