Angel Flight Southeast Inc.

Angel Flight Southeast Inc. is a US nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to individuals in need of medical treatment or other humanitarian services. The organization operates within the southeastern United States, specifically serving states such as Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, as well as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.

Mission

The organization's mission is to coordinate free flights for children and adults requiring distant medical care or aid in humanitarian situations. This includes transport for organ transplant candidates, those involved in clinical trials, chemotherapy or other repetitive treatments, victims of abuse seeking relocation, and individuals in need of disaster relief.

Operations

Angel Flight Southeast works by connecting volunteer pilots with those in need of transportation. These pilots fly their own aircraft, absorbing the operational costs, which are generally tax-deductible. The organization acts as a "matchmaker," linking the needs of passengers with volunteer pilots who can provide the necessary transportation.

Affiliation

Angel Flight Southeast is part of the Air Charity Network, which is the world's largest integrated volunteer pilot organization covering the entire United States. It is also recognized under another name as Mercy Flight Southeast in some contexts.

Eligibility and Process

Patients must meet certain eligibility criteria, typically including being medically stable and able to sit upright without assistance. The process often begins with a referral from a healthcare professional, who contacts the organization to request transportation. The patient's condition and other details are assessed to match them with a suitable volunteer pilot.