Hear this out loudPauseCan my spouse come on the trip? No. While this is always a difficult and sometimes emotional question to answer, it is the policy of Honor Flight San Diego (HFSD) to exclude spouses unless they are also a veteran, even if they are willing and able to pay their own expenses.
How do you get chosen for an Honor Flight?
Hear this out loudPauseHow do you decide which veterans get to go? Veterans are flown on a "first-come, first-served basis". Top priority is currently given to World War II veterans and veterans with terminal illness. Our second priority is to Korean War veterans and then Vietnam War veterans.
How much does it cost to send someone on an Honor Flight?
Hear this out loudPauseHonor Flight ApplicationsHonor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, D.C. to see YOUR memorial at no cost.
Who can accompany a veteran on an Honor Flight?
GuardianHear this out loudPauseOther than your spouse, family members, age 18 to 72, are eligible to be your Guardian if they are physically capable of assisting the veterans and staff during the entire trip, have submitted a Guardian Application and completed Guardian Training.
Why are spouses not allowed on honor flights?
Hear this out loudPauseA long standing rule from the Honor Flight Network is that spouses, unfortunately, cannot be a guardian. There are a variety of reasons including emotional, physical capabilities, etc. The requirement is that a guardian to a Veteran can be any other family member, friend, etc. 3.
What airline does Honor Flight use?
Hear this out loudPauseSouthwest Airlines is the official commercial airline of the Honor Flight Network, although the network utilizes many national airlines. The veterans on the Honor Flights are escorted by volunteer guardians, who help them on the flight and around the D.C. area.
How do I get my husband on an Honor Flight?
How does a veteran get selected for the Honor Flight?
Hear this out loudPauseFrequently asked questions. Q: How do you decide which veterans get to go? A: Veterans are flown on a “first-come, first-served basis.” Within the applicants, top priority is given to WWII veterans and any veteran with a terminal illness.
How does a veteran get selected for the honor flight?
Hear this out loudPauseFrequently asked questions. Q: How do you decide which veterans get to go? A: Veterans are flown on a “first-come, first-served basis.” Within the applicants, top priority is given to WWII veterans and any veteran with a terminal illness.
What does the Honor Flight include?
Hear this out loudPauseThe men and women who comprise the veteran group wear their signature blue Honor Flight DFW jackets, shirts and hats, often with their war medals pinned to them. They board a commercial jet and head to D.C. for a two day trip they will talk about for the rest of their lives.
Why can’t spouses go on honor flights?
Hear this out loudPauseA: The only spouses who are permitted to go are those who are veterans themselves. We do not have the resources, funding, or seating available to transport all the veterans who are presently on our waiting list. Adding spouses simply isn't an option for our program. Q: I am the widow of a veteran.
How does a Veteran get selected for the Honor Flight?
Hear this out loudPauseFrequently asked questions. Q: How do you decide which veterans get to go? A: Veterans are flown on a “first-come, first-served basis.” Within the applicants, top priority is given to WWII veterans and any veteran with a terminal illness.
How much does Honor Flight cost per veteran?
freeHear this out loudPauseDoes it cost anything for a Veteran to go on an Honor Flight? No. The trip is 100% free for the Veteran.