Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, Disney and The Points Guy Take Off on The Best Flight Ever in support of 27 children battling critical illnesses

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Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, Disney and The Points Guy Take Off on The Best Flight Ever in support of 27 children battling critical illnesses

On April 12, The Best Flight Ever, chartered by American Airlines, will send 27 children battling critical illness and their families from New York to Orlando to kick off their one true wish to go to the Walt Disney World Resort. Brian Kelly, The Points Guy himself, will join the wish kids on their journey and send them off the TPG way.

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On Wednesday, April 12, the 27 wish families will board The Best Flight Ever and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort.

The Best Flight Ever will offer a memorable in-flight experience and magical moments provided by American Airlines, with travel guru Brian Kelly, widely known as The Points Guy, serving as the onboard emcee. In addition to interactive games, a special snack menu, and surprise moments, the flight will feature live entertainment from Michael James Scott, starring as Genie in ALADDIN on Broadway, who will host a sing-along with the wish kids and their families.


“As a lover of travel, long-time supporter of Make-A-Wish, and firm believer in using travel as a force for good, I’m thrilled to be hosting The Best Flight Ever alongside Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, and Disney. Travel has the power to enrich lives, and I’m honored to be working with these brands to share the joy of travel with so many deserving children and families,” said Brian Kelly, Founder at The Points Guy. 

Make-A-Wish has been built and shaped by volunteers, fundraisers, donors, or advocates who come together in support of the mission, and the unforgettable experience will begin with a pre-fight celebration at John F. Kennedy International Airport, complete with a breakfast bar and a special send-off by supporters who make wishes possible. The chartered wish flight will land at Orlando International Airport, and families will be welcomed by volunteers cheering their arrival.

The families will then enjoy a welcome reception at Give Kids The World Village, a whimsical resort where they will stay for six days and five nights as part of their wish trip. All of the children’s wishes are to visit Walt Disney World Resort, and together with Make-A-Wish, Disney has helped grant more than 145,000 life-changing wishes like these since 1980.

“A wish can be transformational not only for wish children, but it also changes hundreds of other lives, creating connection and inspiring generosity and kindness within communities,” said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Together, American Airlines, Disney, and The Points Guy are giving wish families a chance to make new memories away from hospital rooms and let wish kids be kids, which provides hope, strength and joy for children undergoing difficult medical treatments.”

Make-A-Wish needs almost 3 billion airline miles and points to fulfill travel wishes for children battling critical illnesses each year, making it a critical resource to grant the wish of every eligible child waiting. As the organization’s longest-standing airline partner, American Airlines generously donated the chartered aircraft and continues to make millions of AAdvantage Miles available yearly for wish travel.

“Through this special flight experience, we hope these kids and their families can disconnect from their worries back home to feel the joy of travel and the full support of our team members,” said Caroline Clayton, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at American Airlines. “As the longest-standing airline partner of Make-A-Wish, we are humbled to be part of so many unforgettable memories and we look forward to providing our wish families with the best flight ever – no matter where their wishes take them for years to come.”

Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, Disney and The Points Guy invite anyone who would like to make a difference in the lives of wish kids to visit the official World Wish Day hub at wish.org/worldwishday to learn more about ways to get involved.


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