What We Do
Angel Flight East (AFE) provides free air transportation throughout the Northeastern United States. For patients needing to travel beyond our service area, we coordinate with partner volunteer pilot organizations to ensure continuity of care.
To qualify for a flight, passengers must:
Be medically stable,
Be able to board and ride in a small, non-pressurized aircraft.
Our dedicated volunteer pilots fly their own private aircraft and cover 100% of the expenses for each mission. Many patients rely on AFE for recurring travel over several months or even years as they seek treatment and follow-up care.
History
Angel Flight East (AFE) was founded in Pennsylvania by Harry Morales, a general aviation pilot, who wanted to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. He created Angel Flight East, with the help of Jeff Kahn and Joe Staples, among others. Their vision and commitment to the principles of public benefit flying drove the dynamic force of what was to become AFE. Immediately, the organization began to fill the gap between the need to access crucial medical care at a distance and the high cost of transportation to get there.
In 1993, the first year of operations, AFE’s small band of new volunteer pilots flew 17 flights. Today, 900 to 950 flights are scheduled each year in the Northeastern United States.
Angel Flight East does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
