Travel
AAdvantage: Miles for Kids in Need
This special program from American Airlines provides air transportation for children needing medical treatment or a wish fulfilled.
Contact: Debbie Ryan, Program Administrator
Fax: 817-931-6890
Air Life Line
Over 1,000 pilots around the country. 800-446-1231
Website: http://www.AirLifeLine.org/
National Patient Travel Center
The nation’s only “single-source” of referral information on the full spectrum of charitable long-distance air medical transport options. 800-296-1217
Email: mercymedical@erols.com
Website: http://www.PatientTravel.org/
Wings of Freedom
Uses travel agency computer for lowest commercial fares and then asks commercial airlines to waive all advance purchase requirements and travel restrictions. Will help with any traumatic situation including the death of a family member or visiting a sick relative.
Phone: 407-857-0727
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
A non profit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies. Each facility assures that a home-like environment is provided to persons who must travel to be with a patient or to receive necessary outpatient care.
Phone: 800-542-9730
Email: helpinghomes@nahhh.org
Regular Online Travel Services
Best Fares
Website: http://www.Bestfares.com/
Cheap Tickets
Website: http://www.Cheaptickets.com/
Expedia
Website: http://www.Expedia.com/
HotWire
Website: http://www.Hotwire.com/
Orbitz
Website: http://www.Orbitz.com/
Qixo
Website: http://www.Qixo.com/
SideStep
Downloadable program that does a search of other travel sites, letting you compare prices and order directly from travel providers
Website: http://www.SideStep.com/
Travelocity
Website: http://www.Travelocity.com/
Yahoo!
Website: http://www.Yahoo.com/
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