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Angel Flight West

Commercial Airline Medical Travel

What you get

Donated airline seats for medical travel, with a companion seat when approved. Ask whether requests are open.

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

  • Travel depends on donated seats; ask which annual trip limit applies to your carrier.
  • Alaska qualifying patients: up to two round trips per calendar year.
  • Seats and routes are never guaranteed.

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

    Angel Flight West 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 Angel Flight West’s Commercial Airline Medical Travel. They offer donated airline seats for medical travel, with a companion seat when approved, and we are checking whether they are taking requests.

They need 2 things from you: a letter and a signed medical form. Their form and instructions are here: https://angelflightwest.org/services-for-alaska-residents/

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

    Alaska travel inquiry
    NameEmailYour Mobile PhoneI amIf you are a healthcare professional, please provide the name of your Agency or FacilityAny additional information you wish to provide

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

    • Submit the embedded official inquiry form; a healthcare professional making a first Alaska Airlines request should instead call 310-390-2958.

After you send

A flight coordinator will contact the requester; allow at least two business days for paperwork review and booking whenever possible. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

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