There is a charity that exists specifically for this purpose wherein corporate jets are donated when not in use to fly cancer patients and organs for transplant on an emergency basis.
The bad news is I don't know what it's called, but may be able to find out. I mention it here in case anyone else's google fu is better than mine.
Re: suggestions have started coming ingrr_robMarch 7 2011, 23:46:31 UTC
Thank you so much for boosting the signal. I think we have a solution, which may involve one of the suggestions from your FL. You? Are one of my favorite things about LJ.
The organization I know best is Angel Flight, mentioned in a few comments to rm's post. They live for exactly this kind of mission. My partner used to fly for them before he had to sell his plane.
Most flights they arrange are regional -- crossing a couple of states perhaps -- and most volunteers for Angel Flight have small planes that aren't hugely faster than a car. In short, NOW is not too soon to contact them to see if they have any volunteers with serious cross-country jet capability.
When my partner sees Mary's signal boost, he may be able to offer knowledge of how an immunocompromised individual can fly commercial. If there's a good way to do that, that's probably your best bet. The trip will be faster in a big jet, and more reliable in the face of weather, too.
Hi, and thanks for writing. We may have a solution, and commercial flights may be a part of it. I appreciate hearing from someone on the pilot-side. And any tips about traveling while immune compromised would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh hell.
Can you drive her?
You can rent big vans and take the seats out for $30 a day. If you had 2 people it takes like 20 hours to get out there.
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The organization I know best is Angel Flight, mentioned in a few comments to rm's post. They live for exactly this kind of mission. My partner used to fly for them before he had to sell his plane.
Most flights they arrange are regional -- crossing a couple of states perhaps -- and most volunteers for Angel Flight have small planes that aren't hugely faster than a car. In short, NOW is not too soon to contact them to see if they have any volunteers with serious cross-country jet capability.
When my partner sees Mary's signal boost, he may be able to offer knowledge of how an immunocompromised individual can fly commercial. If there's a good way to do that, that's probably your best bet. The trip will be faster in a big jet, and more reliable in the face of weather, too.
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