Application and Pre‐Flight Checklist
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Honor Flight Austin is dedicated to honoring and serving our Veterans on this trip of a lifetime to our most senior veterans with an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. This is our way to say “Thank you” for serving our country when our Nation needed you the most and for the sacrifices you made to keep our country safe and free to this day. WWII and Korean War Veterans are accepted State-wide, and Vietnam and Cold War Veterans are accepted if they reside in the 14 surrounding counties of Austin, Texas.
Priority / Eligibility
Top priority is given to America’s most senior heroes – survivors of World War II in the State of Texas and any veteran with a terminal illness who wishes to visit THEIR memorial. The program is accepting applications from veterans who served in the Country during the Korean War and Vietnam War, have received the Korean/Vietnam Service medal, and reside in the 14 surrounding counties of Austin, Texas.
Cold War Veterans are now being accepted if they reside in the 14 surrounding counties of Austin, Texas.
About Your Memorials:
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the Mall in Washington, D.C., is one of the most inspiring War Memorials in our Nation’s Capital. This Memorial, in conjunction with the WWII Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, constitutes a pyramid of honor to the veterans and those who made the supreme sacrifice in those wars.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country
General Information
- Applications are logged in the order in which the application is received, but WWII and Korea Veterans will get priority seating on each flight scheduled.
- If you and another eligible Veteran would like to attend the trip together and a room with each other, please complete and submit the applications together and have it indicate this on the applications.
- Our Flight schedule is usually in the Spring (April to May) and Fall (September to November).
- Once you have been selected to join us on a flight, you will be contacted 1‐2 months before the departure date. (Please note that there may be changes in the flight and you may be called at a last minute’s notice if you could join or not).
- We fly on Southwest Airlines with other passengers.
- We travel with our medical staff to ensure your safety, and they will be able to respond to any emergencies. Licensed/active EMS personnel are traveling with us on this flight in uniform.
- This is an overnight trip and will return the next night. You will be rooming with another Veteran or assigned guardian, depending on any special medical issues we notice on your application. All Veterans will have someone to room with overnight and no one will be staying alone due to safety concerns and accountability.
- If you require a wheelchair and need to access the bus lift, please indicate this need on the application.
About Guardians
Our veterans are accompanied by volunteer guardians who travel with them to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the trip. Please note that guardian seats are limited on each flight and are reserved for veterans who require the most assistance.
If you are not assigned a personal guardian, you will still be supported by our dedicated teams of guardians in both Washington, D.C., and Austin during the two days of your journey.
Our medical team will evaluate each veteran’s needs to determine who qualifies for an individual guardian. Veterans selected for a personal guardian will be notified once assignments are finalized.
Please contact Steve Quakenbush at 512-992-7133 or contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you.
Thank You For Your Service!
