LifeLine Blog

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

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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 Lindsey Kerr | 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 »

Planes & Cars and Things That Go…Free Medical Travel Options

By Lindsey Kerr | November 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Planes & Cars and Things That Go…Free Medical Travel Options

Healthcare treatments can be crucial for a person’s recovery. However, sometimes patients require services from medical facilities outside their immediate area for the best quality care,… Read more »

Myths About Flying in Small Airplanes

By Lindsey Kerr | October 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Myths About Flying in Small Airplanes

While some people fear all flying, others are particularly apprehensive about flying in small planes. Here are a few myths about flying small airplanes that we… Read more »