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

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Angel Flight New England

Free Medical Flights

What you get

Help with potential commercial-airline travel arranged by the organization and volunteer-pilot flight. 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
About 15 minutes, plus waiting for the letter
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Flights are not promised.
  • You must be medically stable and mobile enough for the aircraft.
  • Flights are not guaranteed.

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

    Angel Flight New England needs a letter 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 Angel Flight New England’s Free Medical Flights. They offer help with potential commercial-airline travel arranged by the organization and volunteer-pilot flight, and they are taking applications now while funds last.

They need a letter from you confirming [child’s name]’s diagnosis and our situation. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.angelflightne.org/free-medical-flights/

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 preparation
    Reason for travel*

    Have ready

    • Age-appropriate liability release for every passenger.

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

    • Submit through the official portal or call 800-549-9980.
    • Request as soon as the appointment is confirmed and preferably at least five working days before travel.

    Email: angelflight@angelflightne.org

After you send

Call the mission team if confirmation is not received or plans change. Maintain alternate transportation because volunteer missions can be delayed or cancelled.

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