Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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AeroAngel

Free Private Medical Flights

What you get

Free private-jet flights to medical care for your child, with seats usually available for you or another caregiver. Open now, but funds are limited, so ask early.

Who starts it
You, with a letter from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
An hour or so, plus waiting for the letter
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • You need a backup plan because an aircraft may not be available.
  • Give three weeks' notice when possible. The program also considers urgent requests.
  • No airline tickets, stretcher or acute-care flights, oxygen tanks, or relocation flights.

  1. Ask your doctor for the letterStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    AeroAngel needs 2 things from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to AeroAngel’s Free Private Medical Flights. They offer free private-jet flights to medical care for our child, with seats usually available for us or another caregiver, and they are taking applications now while funds last.

They need 2 things from you: a letter and a note confirming the diagnosis. Their form and instructions are here: https://aeroangel.org/flight-request-form/

Could you write that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Flight request questions
    Parent 1 Full NameParent 2 Full NameChild's Full NamePurpose of Flight(s)Parent / Child's Home AddressChild's Date of BirthRecent Photo of Your Child ( Optional )Letter of Medical NecessityDeparture / Arrival LocationsTotal Weight of Passengers (lbs)EmailPhoneEmergency ContactWill other family members need to travel with youDates of TravelPreferred times to depart and arriveAppointment days/timesEstimated release date from hospitalWill additional treatment/travel be neededDoes one or more of the passengers speak EnglishDo all adult passengers (18 years and older) have a current REAL ID Act-compliant identification or U.S. PassportAny other health-related information that supports your request for a private flight and any other information pertinent to your child being able to fly on a private flightTreating Doctor's NameTreating Doctor's EmailTreating Doctor's Phone NumberName of Medical Facility where treatment will be receivedSocial Worker's NameSocial Worker's EmailSocial Worker's PhoneMedical equipment to be brought on boardMedical Equipment Photos (If available)Accommodations at destinationGround transportation at destinationHave you checked to see if insurance will pay for flight? MedicaidAre you working with any other organizations? If so, which onesWill you still travel if we are not able to fill the flight both waysWhat is the last day/date we can notify you about a flight prior to you using the back up planList of potential local organizations that could help fund a flight if neededHow did you hear about AeroAngel

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the letter with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Submit one complete official request with the LOMN or permitted recent-record substitute.

After you send

Monitor phone and email for AeroAngel contact and retain the backup travel plan until confirmation. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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