It took a mere thirty minutes, and a little holiday magic, to transport about 60 Cleveland area kids from gate C29 at Cleveland Hopkins airport to the “North Pole” during United’s annual Fantasy Flight.

United Airlines is flying hundreds of children in need on several flights this year to the "North Pole," a section of an airport transformed into a winter wonderland.

Dulles International Airport, United Airlines and Children's Hospice International team up and give some holiday magic to kids and families that need it more than most.

Really, the 125 pre-selected travelers — typically families that have children with cancer or who are grieving the loss of someone who died in active duty, per USA Today — were aboard a short flight that soared past Maui only to loop back around and land right where they started.

United Airlines launched its Fantasy Flights program, taking children facing hardship on a magical journey to the 'North Pole.' Flight 3894 from Honol

It was a dream come true for a group of South Florida children with special needs as they were given the opportunity to head to the North Pole.

The holidays, the busiest travel period, United Airlines announced the launch of its newest seasonal hub – the "North Pole" (JOY).

Children with cancer or who have been orphaned by the loss of someone on active duty are taken aboard the short flight to the fantasy land.

In Dulles, hundreds of children battling life-threatening illnesses took a special flight to visit Santa in the North Pole!