Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. A normal ratio is 8 veterans to 3 guardians. Who will or will not serve as a guardian, and how many guardians will be needed, is the sole responsibility of the Program Director. That decision is based upon many factors, such as:

• How many disabled veterans are scheduled to go.
• Of the disabled veterans going, how many will have to be physically assisted getting on and off the bus.
• Which guardian applicants are most qualified? Medically trained, active duty military personnel and veterans who have previously participated in a flight are given top priority and serve as leadership members. 
• The applicants physically capable of assisting in the lifting of World War II veterans are also a top priority. 
• Once the director feels enough of those positions have been filled, other applicants are then considered.
• Again, these decisions rest solely with the Program Director.

The cost is FREE for World War II veterans. You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs.

Veterans are flown on a "first-come, first-served basis." Within the applicants, top priority is currently given veterans with terminal illness. 

Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. A normal ratio is 8 veterans to 3 guardians. Who will or will not serve as a guardian, and how many guardians will be needed, is the sole responsibility of the Program Director. That decision is based upon many factors, such as:

• How many disabled veterans are scheduled to go.
• Of the disabled veterans going, how many will have to be physically assisted getting on and off the bus.
• Which guardian applicants are most qualified? Medically trained, active duty military personnel and veterans who have previously participated in a flight are given top priority and serve as leadership members. 
• The applicants physically capable of assisting in the lifting of World War II veterans are also a top priority.
• Once the director feels enough of those positions have been filled, other applicants are then considered. 
• Again, these decisions rest solely with the Program Director.

Patriot Flight gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT World War II veterans. We feel that World War II veterans have given enough. This is our way of saying "Thank You"! To make a donation, click here.

Sadly, despite our best attempts at fundraising, Patriot Flight Network receives no national, government sponsorship. Our funding comes primarily from individuals who recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of WW II veterans and want them to see their memorial before it's too late.  If you would like to make a donation, please click here.

WHEELCHAIRS -- About 30% of the veterans we have transported over the past three years were in wheelchairs. Our deluxe motor coaches are ordered based upon this fact. Many of our coaches are equipped with wheelchair lifts. If there is a possibility that a veteran may need a wheelchair during one of our trips, we ask that the veteran bring their own. If a wheelchair is not available, you can usually sign one out from your local fraternal organization (VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, DAV, etc). If this still is not an option, please contact our offices at 518-459-2857 ext. 331.

OXYGEN -- If the veteran requires oxygen, a prescription for the oxygen must be provided by the veteran's healthcare provider, identifying the delivery method (mask or nasal cannula), frequency (as needed or continuously), and the rate of delivery (2-3 liters per minute). Patriot Flight will provide an FAA-approved oxygen concentrator for use during the trip if local oxygen equipment is not available. We also provide oxygen cylinders to be used at the memorials. If an overnight stay in the D.C. area is required, we will provide an overnight concentrator for use in the hotel room. Veterans on oxygen are required to have oxygen cylinders available from their home to the departure airport and also on the return from their local airport back to their homes. No oxygen cylinders are permitted to be used on the aircraft. If the veteran requires oxygen during the trip, please call us at 518-459-2857 ext. 331 to discuss arrangements.

YES! Such veterans go to the top of the list for the next flight departing to Washington D.C. as part of our TLC Program. Any terminally ill WW II veteran, who has never been able to visit their memorial, is given the same priority under our TLC Program. Please call us at 518-459-2857 ext. 331 or use our contact form for more information.

We coordinate with Honor Flight Network to accomodate our WW II veterans.  Throughout the United States there are several programs that operate in conjunction as part of Honor Flight Network. This governing body establishes general protocols, policies, credentialing, and maintains a national Website and oversight of several programs.

The Honor Flight Network Chairman is Jim McLaughlin. He can be reached by email at chairman@honorflight.org. The Honor Flight Network program was founded by Earl Morse and Jeff Miller. The program is based out of Springfield Ohio. Honor Flight Network Headquarters can be reached at 937 521-2400, or email at info@honorflight.org.

The mailing address is:

Honor Flight Inc.
300 East Auburn Ave
Springfield, OH 45505-4703

Patriot Flight Network is generously supported by the premiere motor coach company in Maryland, Dillon’s Bus Service. All of their buses are wheelchair lift equipped.

The cost of a guardian to go is $300.