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Air Travel

Accommodations

Air Travel

    Air Care Alliance
    Referral agency for TWA
    Operation Liftoff and AirLife Line
    1-800-296-1217

    AirLifeLine
    A national network of volunteer pilots who provide free air transportation for ambulatory patients and time critical cargo. 1-800-446-1231
    Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm PST
    916-429-2166

    Angel Flight, Inc.
    Angel Flight, Inc. will arrange free transportation by air for any legitimate, medically related need or purpose. This service is available to any individual, medical agency, facility, health care or service organization, or auxiliary thereof. We service an area within approximately 500 miles of Central Oklahoma. For needs outside of this area, please contact National Patient Air Transportation Hotline, NPATH, at 800-296-1217 for referral to Volunteer Pilot Organizations in your area.

    Angel Flight Northeast
    800-549-9980
    e-mail: angelflight@angelflightne.org

    Corporate Angel Network
    914-328-1313
    fax: 914-328-3938
    e-mail: info@corpangelnetwork.org

    UWA & Delta SkyWish
    Uses donated frequent flyer miles to provide Delta tickets to send individuals with a life threatening illness to receive medical treatment. Contact your local United Way of America office. If they do not know of this program, have them call:
    1-800-UWA-2757

    Mercy Medical Airlift
    757-318-9174
    airline programs: 888-675-1405
    e-mail: mercymed@aol.com

    Miles for Kids in Need
    American Airlines offers one flight per patient; must be referred by a non-profit organization. Based on financial need which must be verified.

    National Patient Air Transport Helpline
    800-296-1217 (U.S.)
    e-mail: npathmsg@aol.com

Accommodations

    American Organ Transplant Association
    Transportation for patients and their families for hospital consultations and visits.
    Hotel accommodations for immediate family for the first few days after patient's surgery.
    Medications, including anti-rejection drugs
    713-261-2682

    National Association of Hospitality Houses
    The National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses is a network of houses all around the United States. They provide lodging and support for people of all ages and all walks of life who are dealing with medical emergencies far from their homes. Their website offers a directory of houses available listed by state.
    1-800-227-9730

    Ronald McDonald House Charities
    Worldwide Ronald McDonald House Search