Why
“Human trafficking – we’ve all heard about it. But it wasn’t until after an FBI human trafficking briefing and a number of meetings with various law enforcement agents, child protective services, district attorneys, and other agencies, Flights to Freedom, a group of concerned pilots, realized the severity of child sex trafficking and how we could help.
It was clear that private air transportation for human trafficking victims and their support groups would provide a strategic and valued advantage to those tasked with fighting these ever-growing heinous crimes against humanity.
And that’s when our worthy cause, Flights to Freedom, was started. Flights to Freedom’s Mission: provide safe, expedient, private air transportation for victims of child sex trafficking, human exploitation and their support groups.
There is a critical and narrow 24-48 hour window in which to transport a human trafficking victim away from danger. Commercial air transportation is not a viable option due to the complexities of commercial airlines and security (many victims do not have appropriate identification) along with the potential for delays or disruptions. Using ground transportation such as buses can be an issue as the extended travel time can impede the return to safety. In addition, law enforcement, child protective services, and other agencies often have limited transportation budgets and staffing. Safety, Security, and confidentiality are paramount. Through its network of volunteer pilots and aircraft, Flights to Freedom provides seamless transportation, promptly delivering the human-trafficked survivor to safety – at no cost.