CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines flew more than 800 deserving children on Fantasy Flights to the "North Pole" this month. The kids boarded aircraft bound for Santa's hometown for a special holiday experience. After a quick flight, they arrived at magical winter wonderlands – airport gates employees had completely transformed with lights, Christmas trees and other spectacular holiday decorations.

2014 Fantasy Flights by the numbers:

12 airports (Boise, Chicago-O'Hare, Cleveland, Denver, Houston Bush, Guam, Los Angeles, Newark, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Francisco, Washington-Dulles)
More than 800 children and their families
1,400 employee volunteers
More than 2,500 presents
Thousands of feet of Christmas lights
300 employees in costume
More than 100 Christmas trees