A small jet carrying 30-35 veterans (plus volunteers) will cost approximately $36,000.*
A larger jet carrying 80-100 veterans (plus volunteers) will cost approximately$75,000.*
The projected cost includes charter flight, flight personnel, airport fees, motor coaches in Washington DC, meals, beverages,
and a few amenities for the veterans.
Why Fly Charter? (Wouldn't commercial flights be less expensive?)
Commercial flights are less costly,
and can be utilized out of major airline hubs; however, travel is even more difficult for veterans who live in areas where
direct commercial flights to DC are not available. Mobility impairment, oxygen
needs, and unexpected delays turn airport transfers into insurmountable travel barriers for many elderly people. In these areas, such as Northern Indiana, charter flights make the impossible possible for aging and infirm
veterans. Charters will allow us to provide the flight and tour in a single day,
allowing more veterans to travel.
