Frequency Asked Questions
These are the most frequent questions veterans and families ask when contacting our offices.
If you have a question that is not listed below, please feel free to call our office at 913-683-1369.
Q. What is Honor Flight?
A. Here is the link to our program explaination tab: http://www.honorflightkc.org/the-program.html
Q. Who is qualified to go on a flight?
A. Any United States Veteran who served at least one day of ACTIVE DUTY at any time. Wartime service is not a requirement.
Q: How much does it cost? Who funds it?
A: The cost is FREE for all Veterans. The trips are sponsored through community members, companies, and
individuals. Other significant contributors have been fraternal organizations like local American Legion, VFW, Am Vets, DAV, MOPH, posts and chapters, as well as various corporations on a local level.
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 currently given to World War II veterans and all other veterans with a terminal illness. Our second priority is to Korean War veterans and then Vietnam War veterans.
Q. How do I apply to go on a flight as a veteran?
A. Go to http://www.honorflightkc.org/veteran-application.html and complete an application form. The return address is on the form.
Q. How do I apply to go on a flight as a guardian?
A. Go to http://www.honorflightkc.org/guardian-application.html and complete an application form. The return address is on the form.
Q: Can my wife (husband) go with me?
A: No. The only spouses who are permitted to go are those who are veterans themselves.
Q: Who is in charge of the national program?
A: Throughout the United States there are several hubs that operate in conjunction within the Honor Flight Network. This governing body establishes general protocols, policies, credentialing, and maintains a national Website and oversight of several programs. More information can be found on the website www.honorflight.org.
Q. Who is in charge of the local chapter in the Kansas City area?
A. The President of Honor Flight Network of Kansas City is Scott Sheridan, who can be emailed at [email protected]
Q: I am the widow of a veteran. Can I go?
A: No. This program is for veterans only.
Q: Can my son, daughter, grandson, etc. go as a guardian?
A: Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. Who will or will not serve as a guardian, and how many guardians will be needed, is the sole responsibility of the Hub Director. That decision is based upon many factors, such as:
How many disabled veterans are scheduled to go?
Of the disabled veterans going, how many will have to be physically assisted getting on and off the bus?
Which guardian applicants are most qualified? Medically trained, active duty military personnel and veterans who have previously participated in a flight are given top priority and serve as leadership members. The applicants physically capable of assisting in the lifting of veterans are also a top priority. Once the director feels enough of those positions have been filled, other applicants are then considered. Again, these decisions rest solely with the Hub Director.
Q: What if the veteran is on oxygen or will need a wheelchair?
A: WHEELCHAIRS -- About 50% of the veterans we have transported over the past four years were in wheelchairs. Our deluxe motor coaches are ordered based upon this fact. Many of our coaches are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
OXYGEN -- If the veteran requires oxygen, a prescription for the oxygen must be provided by the veteran's healthcare provider, identifying the delivery method (mask or nasal cannula), frequency (as needed or continuously), and the rate of delivery (2-3 liters per minute). Honor Flight Network of Kansas City may provide an FAA-approved oxygen concentrator for use during the trip if local oxygen equipment is not available. We also provide oxygen cylinders to be used at the memorials. Veterans on oxygen are required to have oxygen cylinders available from their home to the departure airport and also on the return from their local airport back to their homes. No oxygen cylinders are permitted to be used on the aircraft. If the veteran requires oxygen during the trip, please call us at 816 468-8282 to discuss arrangements.
Q: Can I make a donation to Honor Flight Network?
A: Honor Flight Network of Kansas City gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT World War II Veterans who have not benefited from an Honor Flight trip. We feel that these veterans have given enough. This is our way of saying "Thank You!"
About The Trip:
Q. Will there be a "preflight" orientation meeting?
A. Yes, for both the veterans and guardians.
Q. Should I bring my camera?
A. You are welcome to bring a camera. We have a professional photographer who travels with us, who will give you and your family all the images for free within two weeks after the trip.
Q: How much money do I need to bring?
You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs or snacks during the trip.
Q. Do you provide transportation from my residence to and from the Kansas City International Airport?
A. No, we do not.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Honorflight.com and Honorflights.com are NOT associated with Honor Flight Network Kansas City (honorflightkc.org). The aforementioned sites are for companies that charge a fee for flights to visit Washington DC. The flights and tours that Honor Flight Network Kansas City provides World War II and terminally ill veterans are absolutely FREE.
If you have a question that is not listed below, please feel free to call our office at 913-683-1369.
Q. What is Honor Flight?
A. Here is the link to our program explaination tab: http://www.honorflightkc.org/the-program.html
Q. Who is qualified to go on a flight?
A. Any United States Veteran who served at least one day of ACTIVE DUTY at any time. Wartime service is not a requirement.
Q: How much does it cost? Who funds it?
A: The cost is FREE for all Veterans. The trips are sponsored through community members, companies, and
individuals. Other significant contributors have been fraternal organizations like local American Legion, VFW, Am Vets, DAV, MOPH, posts and chapters, as well as various corporations on a local level.
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 currently given to World War II veterans and all other veterans with a terminal illness. Our second priority is to Korean War veterans and then Vietnam War veterans.
Q. How do I apply to go on a flight as a veteran?
A. Go to http://www.honorflightkc.org/veteran-application.html and complete an application form. The return address is on the form.
Q. How do I apply to go on a flight as a guardian?
A. Go to http://www.honorflightkc.org/guardian-application.html and complete an application form. The return address is on the form.
Q: Can my wife (husband) go with me?
A: No. The only spouses who are permitted to go are those who are veterans themselves.
Q: Who is in charge of the national program?
A: Throughout the United States there are several hubs that operate in conjunction within the Honor Flight Network. This governing body establishes general protocols, policies, credentialing, and maintains a national Website and oversight of several programs. More information can be found on the website www.honorflight.org.
Q. Who is in charge of the local chapter in the Kansas City area?
A. The President of Honor Flight Network of Kansas City is Scott Sheridan, who can be emailed at [email protected]
Q: I am the widow of a veteran. Can I go?
A: No. This program is for veterans only.
Q: Can my son, daughter, grandson, etc. go as a guardian?
A: Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. Who will or will not serve as a guardian, and how many guardians will be needed, is the sole responsibility of the Hub Director. That decision is based upon many factors, such as:
How many disabled veterans are scheduled to go?
Of the disabled veterans going, how many will have to be physically assisted getting on and off the bus?
Which guardian applicants are most qualified? Medically trained, active duty military personnel and veterans who have previously participated in a flight are given top priority and serve as leadership members. The applicants physically capable of assisting in the lifting of veterans are also a top priority. Once the director feels enough of those positions have been filled, other applicants are then considered. Again, these decisions rest solely with the Hub Director.
Q: What if the veteran is on oxygen or will need a wheelchair?
A: WHEELCHAIRS -- About 50% of the veterans we have transported over the past four years were in wheelchairs. Our deluxe motor coaches are ordered based upon this fact. Many of our coaches are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
OXYGEN -- If the veteran requires oxygen, a prescription for the oxygen must be provided by the veteran's healthcare provider, identifying the delivery method (mask or nasal cannula), frequency (as needed or continuously), and the rate of delivery (2-3 liters per minute). Honor Flight Network of Kansas City may provide an FAA-approved oxygen concentrator for use during the trip if local oxygen equipment is not available. We also provide oxygen cylinders to be used at the memorials. Veterans on oxygen are required to have oxygen cylinders available from their home to the departure airport and also on the return from their local airport back to their homes. No oxygen cylinders are permitted to be used on the aircraft. If the veteran requires oxygen during the trip, please call us at 816 468-8282 to discuss arrangements.
Q: Can I make a donation to Honor Flight Network?
A: Honor Flight Network of Kansas City gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT World War II Veterans who have not benefited from an Honor Flight trip. We feel that these veterans have given enough. This is our way of saying "Thank You!"
About The Trip:
Q. Will there be a "preflight" orientation meeting?
A. Yes, for both the veterans and guardians.
Q. Should I bring my camera?
A. You are welcome to bring a camera. We have a professional photographer who travels with us, who will give you and your family all the images for free within two weeks after the trip.
Q: How much money do I need to bring?
You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs or snacks during the trip.
Q. Do you provide transportation from my residence to and from the Kansas City International Airport?
A. No, we do not.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Honorflight.com and Honorflights.com are NOT associated with Honor Flight Network Kansas City (honorflightkc.org). The aforementioned sites are for companies that charge a fee for flights to visit Washington DC. The flights and tours that Honor Flight Network Kansas City provides World War II and terminally ill veterans are absolutely FREE.
