Making Travel for Breast Reconstruction Easier
Traveling for surgery can feel overwhelming, but financial or logistical barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of receiving the best possible care. If you need assistance with flights to San Antonio for your breast reconstruction, there are several organizations dedicated to providing free or low-cost air travel for patients in need. Below, you’ll find resources to help make your journey to PRMA as smooth as possible.
Flight Assistance Programs
Angel Flight
A network of volunteer pilots providing free air transportation for medically necessary travel. They assist patients facing financial distress or time-sensitive medical conditions.
Who it’s for: Patients in need of charitable, medically related air transportation
How to apply: Visit angelflight.com or call (918) 749-8992
Miracle Flights
Provides free commercial airline tickets for low- to middle-income patients needing distant, specialized medical care.
Who it’s for: Individuals and families requiring financial assistance for travel
How to apply: Download the application at miracleflights.org
Corporate Angel Network
Matches cancer patients with empty seats on corporate jets to help them access specialized treatment centers.
Who it’s for: Cancer patients traveling for treatment
How to apply: Visit corpangelnetwork.org or call (914) 328-1313
National Patient Travel Center
A central resource connecting patients with available charitable medical transportation programs.
Who it’s for: Any patient needing assistance finding free or low-cost medical flights
How to apply: Visit patienttravel.org or call (800) 296-1217
Air Charity Network
Coordinates free flights for patients with medical and financial needs through a network of regional organizations.
Who it’s for: Patients needing non-emergency air travel for medical care
How to apply: Visit aircharitynetwork.org or call (877) 621-7177
Angel Airlines for Cancer Patients
Ensures cancer patients can access specialized treatment by providing long-distance commercial airline transportation.
Who it’s for: Cancer patients requiring long-distance travel for treatment
How to apply: Visit patienttravel.org for assistance
PALS (Patient AirLift Services)
Arranges free air transportation for individuals requiring medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up care.
Who it’s for: Patients needing assistance with air travel for medical treatment
How to apply: Visit palservices.org
Need Help Navigating Travel? We’re Here
We strive to help connect patients with the supportive care they need throughout their breast reconstruction journeys. If you have questions about traveling to San Antonio, reach out to our team.