Hope Air

Hope Air is a national charity that arranges free non-emergency medical flights for low-income Canadians who must travel far from home to access healthcare. Since its inception in 1986, the charity has arranged over 140,000 flights. In 2018, the charity received viceregal patronage from Governor General Julie Payette. In 2011, Canadian comedian Rick Mercer became the charity's honorary patron. Airlines donating seats include Bearskin Airlines, WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Porter Airlines, Air Canada Foundation, Northwestern Air, Air Creebec, Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pascan Aviation. Dedicated flights operated as Hope Air use Nav Canada airline designator HH, and telephony HOPE AIR.