United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Anyopne ever use Angel Flight?? I so how did it go and what did you have to do? can you take luggauge? any plaane transfers? any info will be helpful.

I didn't have luck with any airline except I would suggest you atleast put paperwork into Southwest Airlines for free flights. They have a strange arrangement where they don't want people calling them to inquire about approval of their application....we didn't call, and in fact SWA said they never received the medical fax that came directly from our Doctor, so we were too late by time I finally called. The Doctor did in fact fax the paperwork...but, regardless, we didn't get free flights. But, I have had friends that were successful in going through the SWA process. Best wishes to you.

Oh, sure hope it turns out alot better than that, they said that we would have to ride on a small 6 seater plane?
hummm, never been on one, thats a long trip from fl to philly in a tiny plane....lol...anyone else have good or bad?? if it's too bad PLEASE email me as i don't want to scare anyone else from trying to use them.

melanie mom of angelina age 4 ROBPI

melanie_doss@yahoo.com
or
wmdoss@wmconnect.com

Thanks for ANY help

I don't know anything about the Angel Flight, but we did have great luck with Southwest! My doc sent all the paperwork in, and a few weeks later, the airline called and said we had 3 free roundtrip tickets! I was so happy, I cried! And it got even better! During one of our connecting flights, something broke with the landing gear while we were still grounded. Because of the inconvience of having to wait, they sent everyone on the roster free roundtrip tickets to anywhere they fly! So, on top of getting the tickets for free in the first place, we got 3 more free roundtrip tickets. All I can say, is YEAH Southwest! Goodluck!

~Laura

pride has never been a problem with me, thank goodness
after my hubby's head injury & we lost everything (back in 1999) I learned fast to take care of him and our 3 kids. (now 4 kids...lol) Our local shriner's only pays for one trip and we used that to get a appt. to see if he would /could/ should do the surgery. Wow sur wish i worked out side our home, i get payed to take care of my disabled hubby, at least till Angel starts school next year. so the co-worker thing is out. didn't think to call the airline my self good idea. Oh and Lina is out of the office till next tuesday..... & most place need a 30 day notice, we'll cut it short but like always by the grace of God it will work out just normaly lucky that way
Thanks again

Oh Francine, where are you?


She has a whole list of places that help with flights, I Cnnot find it though. Try searching these forums, I m running late for work or I woud do it. Also, some airlines have miles that they will donate to you !
GAYLE

Francine's site is www.injurednewborn.com. About 5 years ago her site saved our lives! I don't know if she still has all the info listed, but she used to have ALL the info for flights, the hospitals, what to expect during the surgery process, what to bring...etc. EVERTHING. Check it out.

~Laura

Thanks so much everyone