Frequently Asked Questions

A: No. At the present time, we have over 16,000 World War II Veterans on our national waiting list and thousands more who will apply this year. It is doubtful that we will get to every deserving Veteran in time. Hundreds of World War II Veterans have passed away while patiently waiting their turn. Hundreds more will not live long enough to visit their precious memorial. Imagine how long the waiting list would be if we added non-Veteran spouses to our waiting list. The only spouses who are permitted to go are those who are Veterans themselves.

A:  Sadly, the answer is "no". Again, we simply do not have the resources, funding, or seating available to transport all the Veterans who are presently on our national waiting list. Adding spouses and widows simply isn't an option for our program at this time.

A:  The cost is FREE for all Veterans. You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs.

A:  Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the Veterans. Who will or will not serve as a guardian, and how many guardians will be needed, is the sole responsibility of the Hub 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 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 Hub Director.

A:  Honor Flight Network gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT World War II Veterans who have not benefited from the experience of an Honor Flight Tour. We feel that these Veterans have given enough. This is our way of saying "Thank You"!

A:  Veterans are flown on a "first-come, first-served basis." Within the applicants, top priority is currently given to World War II Veterans and all other Veterans with terminal illness. Our second priority is to Korean War Veterans and then Vietnam War Veterans.

A:  If a program does not exist in your part of the country, TURN IN AN APPLICATION TO HONOR FLIGHT HEADQUARTERS ANYWAY (300 E. Auburn Ave., Springfield, OH 45505). . If you have been on our national waiting list for over one year, you will be eligible to participate in our Lone Eagles program. Please contact our Chairman, Jim McLaughlin at chairman@honorflight.org..

A:  Our funding comes primarily from individuals across the country who recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of Veterans and want them to see their memorial before it's too late. Other significant contributors have been fraternal organizations like local American Legion, VFW, Am Vets, DAV, MOPH, posts and chapters, as well as various corporations on a local level.

A:  WHEELCHAIRS -- About 50% 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.

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). Honor Flight Network may 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 937 521-2400 to discuss arrangements.

A:  YES! Such Veterans go to the top of the list for the next flight departing to Washington D.C. as part of our Southwest TLC Program. Not only are World War II Veterans given this top priority, but any terminally ill Veteran, who has never been able to visit their memorial, is given the same priority under our Southwest TLC Program. Please email our Chairman, Jim McLaughlin at chairman@honorflight.org.

A:  We're glad you asked! Please email our Vice-Chairman, Buddy Johnson at vicechair@honorflight.org.

A:  Throughout the United States there are several hubs that operate in conjunction with 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. Our Executive Director is Diane Gresse and she can be reached by email at executivedirector@honorflight.org.

Honor Flight Network Headquarters can be reached at 937 521-2400.

The mailing address is:
Honor Flight Inc.
300 East Auburn Ave.
Springfield, OH 45505-4703

In order to find your local Honor Flight hub, click on the regional hubs link at www.honorflight.org. Scroll down and click on the state in which the Veteran lives and click on the hub closest to you.