Arranges free, volunteer pilot-flown flights across the upper Midwest to help individuals travel for essential medical care or other compelling humanitarian needs. Leveraging a network of volunteer pilots who donate their time, aircraft, and expenses, the program provides compassionate, no-cost air transportation in support of patients, veterans, disaster relief, summer camps, and more. Flights take place every day of the week.

Lifeline Pilots coordinate free flights for passengers who need to travel a long distance to non-emergency medical treatment and air travel for humanitarian purposes. Humanitarian flights are on a case-by-case basis. Flights are typically facilitated in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. When a departure or destination is beyond the service area, Lifeline Pilots will partner with other volunteer pilot organizations to serve those in need. All flights are provided by volunteer pilots. Pilot volunteers are accepted, and specific eligibility apply.