LifeLine Blog

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

Free Non-Emergency Medical Air Travel for Children: What Parents Need to Know

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | September 28, 2023 | Comments Off on Free Non-Emergency Medical Air Travel for Children: What Parents Need to Know

Parents are always determined to provide the best for their children, especially regarding health and wellness. Sometimes, the appropriate medical care is not within reach, requiring… Read more »

How Donations Support LifeLine Pilots and Their Missions: The Life-Changing Impact of Contributions

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | July 14, 2023 | Comments Off on How Donations Support LifeLine Pilots and Their Missions: The Life-Changing Impact of Contributions

Imagine knowing that something as simple as a quick flight is the only thing standing in the way of the life-saving treatment you or a loved… Read more »

Celebrating the Life of Wanda Whitsitt

By Lindsey Kerr | June 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Celebrating the Life of Wanda Whitsitt

LifeLine Pilots celebrates the life of Wanda Whitsitt, the founder of LifeLine Pilots, who passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. For 91 years, Wanda lived… Read more »

Coping With Travel Anxiety: Tips for Medical Travel

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | May 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Coping With Travel Anxiety: Tips for Medical Travel

Whether it’s a nonemergency medical journey or a trip to a new destination, travel anxiety can significantly challenge patients and their caregivers. For some people, even… Read more »

Tips for Air Travel with a Medical Condition

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | April 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Tips for Air Travel with a Medical Condition

Traveling can be stressful, and the experience can be even more challenging when you have a medical condition. However, with careful planning and preparation, you can… Read more »

Nonemergency Medical Air Transportation Increases Rural Accessibility to Healthcare

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | March 22, 2023 | Comments Off on Nonemergency Medical Air Transportation Increases Rural Accessibility to Healthcare

Access to healthcare is critical in many rural communities, home to 46 million people, or 14% of the US population, in 2021. Unfortunately, distance and isolation… Read more »

Flying with Oxygen

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | March 22, 2023 | Comments Off on Flying with Oxygen

There are limitations to bringing medical equipment onboard airplanes, especially when flying in a small aircraft. On your LifeLine Pilots flight, you will be flying in… Read more »

Volunteer Cancer Organizations in the Midwest

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | February 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Volunteer Cancer Organizations in the Midwest

Cancer is a disease affecting millions worldwide. In 2021, the American Cancer Society projected that more than 609,000 people in the Midwest would be diagnosed with… Read more »

Travel Options to Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | February 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Travel Options to Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want to find the best available treatment, regardless of location. For many people, that search… Read more »

Flying in Small Aircraft in the Winter

By LifeLine Pilots Blog | November 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Flying in Small Aircraft in the Winter

The Midwestern United States puts on a spectacular show in the winter months. Those willing to brave the cold temperatures can enjoy magical sights like glimmering… Read more »