How much does an angel flight cost?

There is absolutely NO charge for the services provided by Angel Flight East. Volunteer pilots use their own aircraft and take on all costs of the flight including fuel, landing fees, and other expenses. What type of flights does Angel Flight East do?



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Our service is absolutely FREE! We are a non-profit organization with over 450+ volunteer pilots who provide transportation in their private aircraft as well as commercial aviation partners – JetBlue & Cape Air.

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How much does Angels Flight cost? A ride on the Angels Flight costs $1 one way, but if you have a Metro TAP Card, you'll get a discount of $0.50 (you can find out all about the Metro and taking public transit in our LA transportation guide).

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Angel Flight Central Pilots donate their time, fuel expense and an airplane to provide this unique service. They receive no monetary compensation whatsoever for their generosity.

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This benefit varies from airline to airline. Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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Angels Flight Railway may be short, running just shy of 300 feet (298 feet, to be exact) on an incline, but it's got a long history and a bit of a film career, too. It's also been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The railway became officially known as Angel's Flight in 1912 after Eddy sold the railway to the Funding Company of California. The words “Angel's Flight” had always been painted atop the Hill Street Arch, and the new owners renamed it accordingly.

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Since opening in 1901, Angels Flight has become a historical landmark. The railway transports passengers on a short ride between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill. Visitors can ride the world's shortest railway every day from 6:45 AM to 10 PM, including weekends and holidays.

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Angels Flight® was closed in 2013 after one of the cars derailed, leaving passengers stranded. Several improvements have been made since the incident. Actors Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling rode in one of the railroad cars in a scene in the 2016 movie “La La Land.”

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Do pilots pay for their own hotels? The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute.

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