Honor Flight leaves very early on Day One, with arrival on the east Coast about 12 hours later. Meals are served in-flight, and dinner is served at the American Legion shortly after arrival in Maryland. Mornings begin early to ensure a full experience for participants, but evening activities wrap up around 6pm to accommodate those who need rest. Each veteran is accompanies by a Guardian to ensure their safety and comfort are made a top priority during the trip.
Sample Itinerary is tentative – subject to weather, pace of group, & other factors.
DAY ONE
5:30am – 6:15am – Check-in for all at FYI airport Baggage Claim; Photos and USO Coffee.
6:30am – Veterans & Guardian procession through Lobby. Welcome program by Paul Loeffler
8:15am – Departure on Allegiant Air Flight
3:30 – 5:00pm – Arrival at Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI); board tour buses for dinner.
6:00pm – BBQ Buffet dinner at American Legion Post 276, 8068 Quarterfield Rd., Severn, MD
8:00pm – Bus to Hotel – through DC at night – Hotel Check-In.
DAY TWO
5:45 – 6:45am – Full American Buffet Breakfast –Private dining room
6:45am – Buses Loaded for 7:00 Departure
7:15-9:00am – Tour US Capitol
9:30am – Arrive at WWII Memorial – Assemble for Group photo
10:45am – Depart for Navy Memorial, Lunch at Memorial
12:15pm – Depart for US Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima)
1:30pm – Depart for Air Force Memorial (above Pentagon)
2:45pm – Depart for the National Museum of the US Army
4:45pm – Depart for Hotel
6:30pm – Banquet Dinner (plated) at Hotel – Entertainment & Program
DAY THREE
6:30 – 7:30am – Buffet Breakfast –Private dining room
7:30am – Hotel Check-out and board buses
7:45am – Depart for Arlington National Cemetery
8:15am – Arrive at Tomb of the Unknowns
9:00am – Changing of the Guard ceremony (with CVHF Wreath laying @ 9:15)
9:45am – Depart for Korean War and Vietnam Memorials
The last day could include the Women’s Military Museum or Fort McHenry
2:15pm – Depart for BWI
2:30pm – Arrive at BWI
3:00pm – TSA – Board aircraft
3:30pm – Depart Allegiant Air Flight.
6:00pm* – Arrival at Fresno Yosemite International Airport – “Welcome Home” procession, Host: Paul Loeffler.
(*Arrival time depends on BWI departure, weather and possible re-fueling en-route – so it may up to an hour earlier or later than 6:40pm)
Honor Flight Hotel
Hilton Crystal City
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington VA 22202