LifeLine Blog

Welcome to the LifeLine Blog, where staff, volunteers, passengers and guests will share their experiences, advice and helpful hints.

Two LifeLine Pilots Volunteers Receive Aviation’s Highest Honor

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | September 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award celebrates pilots who’ve dedicated at least 50 years to aviation with unwavering professionalism, safety, and skill. It’s the Federal Aviation… Read more »

Honored for Teamwork, United by Mission: How LifeLine Pilots and Angel Flight East Work Together to Help Passengers Like Ryan Reach Life-Saving Care 

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | August 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

We’re proud to share that LifeLine Pilots, alongside our partner Angel Flight East, has been honored with the Public Benefit Flying Teamwork Award, a national recognition… Read more »

LifeLine Pilots Soars to New Heights

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | July 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

Thanks to the generosity of volunteer pilots who donate their time, expertise, and use of private aircraft, we recently completed 1,098 flights. That is an 18%… Read more »

LifeLine Pilots Represents at NASW Conference

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | June 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Last week, thousands of social workers from across the country gathered in Chicago for the annual National Association of Social Workers conference (NASW), and LifeLine Pilots… Read more »

General Aviation Safety Statistics

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | April 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

If you need non-emergency flight services such as those offered by LifeLine Pilots and are nervous about flying, understanding safety statistics can help ease your nerves…. Read more »

Celebrating Women in Aviation: Honoring Trailblazers During Women of Aviation Week

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | March 4, 2025 | 0 Comments

Women of Aviation Week (observed March 3–9 in 2025) recognizes and celebrates women’s incredible contributions to aviation. From pioneering pilots to aerospace engineers and air traffic… Read more »

Beyond the Patient: How Non-Emergency Medical Flights Support Medical Teams

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | February 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

When we talk about non-emergency medical flights, often referred to as “angel flights,” the focus typically centers on patients who need to travel long distances for… Read more »

Healthcare Centralization, Care Deserts, and Accessibility

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | January 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

How Nonemergency Medical Air Transportation Reduces Barriers to Healthcare Access to healthcare is a cornerstone of public health and individual well-being, yet transportation challenges prevent millions… Read more »

Non-Emergency Medical Flights: A Lifeline to Specialized Care When It’s Needed Most

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | October 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

Imagine yourself or someone you love facing a life-threatening medical condition, one that demands specialized care miles away from the comfort of home. Now, picture that… Read more »

Maximizing Patient Care: Informing Patients About Free Non-Emergency Transport Options

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | September 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

As a hospital administrator, your role in ensuring patients can access essential healthcare services is crucial. Reliable transportation is a critical factor in this, yet many… Read more »