SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 17 YEARS OF PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Southwest Airlines marks 17 years of its Medical Transportation Grant Program, which provides free round-trip air travel to patients and caregivers seeking medical care. In 2024, the airline donated 13,000 tickets, supporting 79 organizations across 26 states and 40 cities. The program has contributed over $56.6 million in air transportation since its inception.
The initiative aims to reduce financial barriers for patients requiring specialized medical care away from home. According to Laura Nieto, Managing Director Corporate Responsibility, the program recognizes travel as a important component of critical care needs and leverages Southwest's position to connect patients with life-saving medical facilities nationwide.
Southwest Airlines celebra 17 anni del suo Programma di Trasporto Medico, che offre viaggi aerei gratuiti andata e ritorno per pazienti e caregiver in cerca di cure mediche. Nel 2024, la compagnia aerea ha donato 13.000 biglietti, supportando 79 organizzazioni in 26 stati e 40 città. Il programma ha contribuito con oltre 56,6 milioni di dollari in trasporti aerei dalla sua creazione.
Questa iniziativa mira a ridurre le barriere finanziarie per i pazienti che necessitano di cure mediche specializzate lontano da casa. Secondo Laura Nieto, Direttore Generale della Responsabilità Aziendale, il programma riconosce il viaggio come un componente importante delle esigenze di cura critica e sfrutta la posizione di Southwest per connettere i pazienti con strutture mediche salvavita a livello nazionale.
Southwest Airlines celebra 17 años de su Programa de Subsidio para Transporte Médico, que proporciona viajes aéreos de ida y vuelta gratuitos a pacientes y cuidadores que buscan atención médica. En 2024, la aerolínea donó 13,000 boletos, apoyando a 79 organizaciones en 26 estados y 40 ciudades. El programa ha contribuido con más de 56.6 millones de dólares en transporte aéreo desde su inicio.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo reducir las barreras financieras para los pacientes que requieren atención médica especializada fuera de casa. Según Laura Nieto, Directora General de Responsabilidad Corporativa, el programa reconoce el viaje como un componente importante de las necesidades críticas de atención y aprovecha la posición de Southwest para conectar a los pacientes con instalaciones médicas que salvan vidas a nivel nacional.
사우스웨스트 항공은 의료 운송 보조 프로그램의 17주년을 기념하며, 이는 의료 치료를 받으려는 환자와 간병인에게 무료 왕복 항공 여행을 제공합니다. 2024년에는 13,000개의 항공권을 기부하여 26개 주와 40개 도시에서 79개 단체를 지원했습니다. 이 프로그램은 시작 이래로 5660만 달러 이상의 항공 운송 기여를 해왔습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 집을 떠나 전문적인 의료 치료가 필요한 환자들의 재정적 장벽을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 로라 니에토(Lauran peligro), 기업 책임 관리 이사는 이 프로그램이 여행을 중대한 치료 요구의 중요한 요소로 인식하고 사우스웨스트의 입장을 활용하여 환자와 생명을 구하는 의료 시설을 연결한다고 말했습니다.
Southwest Airlines célèbre 17 ans de son Programme de Subvention pour le Transport Médical, qui offre des voyages aériens aller-retour gratuits aux patients et aux aidants cherchant des soins médicaux. En 2024, la compagnie aérienne a fait don de 13 000 billets, soutenant 79 organisations à travers 26 États et 40 villes. Le programme a contribué à hauteur de plus de 56,6 millions de dollars en transport aérien depuis sa création.
L'initiative vise à réduire les barrières financières pour les patients nécessitant des soins médicaux spécialisés loin de chez eux. Selon Laura Nieto, Directrice Générale de la Responsabilité Sociétale, le programme reconnaît le voyage comme un élément important des besoins de soins critiques et tire parti de la position de Southwest pour connecter les patients avec des établissements médicaux sauvegardant des vies à l'échelle nationale.
Southwest Airlines feiert 17 Jahre ihres Medizinischen Transportzuschussprogramms, das Patienten und Pflegenden kostenlose Hin- und Rückflüge für medizinische Behandlungen bietet. Im Jahr 2024 spendete die Fluggesellschaft 13.000 Tickets und unterstützte damit 79 Organisationen in 26 Bundesstaaten und 40 Städten. Das Programm hat seit seiner Einführung über 56,6 Millionen Dollar für den Lufttransport beigetragen.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, finanzielle Barrieren für Patienten abzubauen, die spezialisierte medizinische Versorgung außerhalb ihres Wohnortes benötigen. Laut Laura Nieto, Direktorin für Unternehmensverantwortung, erkennt das Programm das Reisen als wichtigen Bestandteil kritischer Pflegebedürfnisse an und nutzt die Position von Southwest, um Patienten mit lebensrettenden medizinischen Einrichtungen im ganzen Land zu verbinden.
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Airline provides a critical lifeline to patients seeking medical care by donating 13,000 tickets for round trip air travel
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"We've seen that patients often aren't near a hospital or can't afford air travel to a medical facility that provides the care they need," said Laura Nieto, Managing Director Corporate Responsibility at Southwest Airlines. "Travel is often an important part of critical care needs, and it's an honor to use our unique role as an airline to get patients closer to life-saving care."
Visit the Medical Transportation Program page for a complete list of partners and to learn more about the program or watch a program highlight video on our YouTube channel.
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