United Airlines kicked off its Fantasy Flights on Thursday with special trips to the "North Pole" for deserving families.

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.

"There's a lot of impact with kids because they're special needs, underprivileged and the most heartwarming part is Gold Star kids who have lost a family member in the military. So I look forward to this every year.

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.

It’s a Christmas miracle. United Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering children in need “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole.” The flights — which will depart from 13 cities around the world this month — will see the kids and their caretakers board a plane that will briefly take to the skies and circle around before landing at a gate decorated to look like Santa’s workshop.

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

United Airlines is bringing Christmas pleasure to underprivileged kids by providing free “Fantasy flights” to the “North Pole” in a bid to see Santa Claus.

United Airlines' special flight program gives children and their families a unique experience to take their minds off troubles during the holidays.