Global Crossing Airlines Partners with Honor Flight South Florida

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Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (JETMF) has partnered with Honor Flight South Florida to resume operations for honoring veterans. The first Honor Flight took off on September 12, 2021, carrying 71 veterans to Washington, D.C., providing complimentary travel and amenities. GlobalX made a one-time donation of $5,000 to support this initiative. The collaboration aims to offer veterans a memorable experience visiting memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices, reinforcing the company's commitment to honoring their legacy.

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• Partnership with Honor Flight South Florida enhances corporate social responsibility.
• Successful first flight supporting veterans reflects positively on company reputation.

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MIAMI, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (JET: TSX-V; JET.B: TSX-V; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Honor Flight South Florida as its airline partner in resuming the organization’s operations post-pandemic. Honor Flight South Florida is a 100% all-volunteer organization, dedicated solely to honoring all veterans in Broward, Dade, and Monroe counties. Its mission is to fly America’s Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifices. In the final chapters of their lives, it’s a race against time to fly these veterans to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Top priority is given to the most senior defenders of freedom, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans, and those veterans who are disabled or terminally ill. The first Honor Flight departed Miami International on Sunday, September 12, 2021, and hosted 71 veterans.

The veteran’s one-day mission to Washington D.C. included round-trip airfare, deluxe bus transportation throughout Washington with police escorts, meals, commemorative tee shirts, and other amenities needed to travel comfortably.   Every one of these veterans traveled free. In support of this mission, GlobalX made a one-time charitable donation of $5000 to Honor Flight South Florida. The Honor Flight event culminated with a homecoming at Miami International Airport by a welcome line that included invited local and federal honor guards, elected officials, and family and friends.

“In these difficult times, we look to the past to inform our future, and honoring our veterans and remembering their sacrifice should unify all of us,” said Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO of GlobalX.

“MIA is proud to once again have hosted this special tribute for our local war heroes, many of whom were visiting our nation’s war memorials for the first time,” said MIA Interim Director Ralph Cutié. “They fought for the freedoms we enjoy today and deserve events like the Honor Flight that salute their service.”

About Global Crossing Airlines

GlobalX is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline flying the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GlobalX flies as an ACMI and wet lease charter airline serving the US, Caribbean, and Latin American markets. For more information, please visit www.globalxair.com. 

For more information, please contact:

Mark Salvador, Chief Marketing Officer
Email: mark.salvador@globalxair.com
Tel: 786.751.8510

Or

Jeff Walker, Vice President – The Howard Group
Email: jeff@howardgroupinc.com
Tel: 403.221.0915
Toll Free: 1.888.221.0915

Or

Greg Chin, Communications Director - Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Email: gchin@flymia.com
Tel: 305-869-3809

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FAQ

What is the significance of Global Crossing Airlines' partnership with Honor Flight South Florida?

The partnership aims to honor veterans by providing free flights to Washington, D.C. for memorial visits.

When did the first Honor Flight with Global Crossing Airlines take place?

The first Honor Flight took place on September 12, 2021.

How many veterans were on the first Honor Flight?

The first Honor Flight hosted 71 veterans.

What financial contribution did Global Crossing Airlines make to Honor Flight South Florida?

Global Crossing Airlines made a one-time donation of $5,000 to Honor Flight South Florida.

What type of services does Global Crossing Airlines provide?

Global Crossing Airlines operates as a domestic flag and supplemental airline, offering ACMI and wet lease charter services.