The only costs that are associated with this trip for you are all optional. It costs $110 per night at the South Sioux City Marriott booked through our link or by calling (402) 494-4000, $15-$20 for a preordered hat that you can pick up at the banquet, and is $25 for a guest (other than your Guardian) to join you at the banquet the night before. The only expense on flight would be if you wish to purchase souvenirs while out in DC. Otherwise, we’ve got your flight, travel, and meals/snacks covered as well as your flight day shirt and pull over. Again, the hat and banquet guests are all optional but need to be submitted to us by April 29th. You are never responsible for the donation required of the Guardian traveling with you. This is the American people’s small token of appreciation for your service – your Honor Flight.

If you join us for the banquet, it’s up to you - some dress up and other come more casual. We don’t have a dress code for this, we’re just happy to have you join us. For flight day however, you will be required to wear the blue (Veteran) Midwest Honor Flight shirt (or pull over) that we’ll provide for you at the banquet the night before or in the mail if you do not attend. You will get a lanyard also when you check in at the airport - this is your boarding pass for the day. As far as what to wear with it, whatever you’ll be comfortable traveling in for the day. Our recommendation would be to go for comfort. Guardians will wear White, our Flight Crew will wear Red, and our Medical Crew will wear Yellow.

No. We allow each Veteran and each Guardian to bring one guest for a cost of $25 - meaning at most there will be 4 people in a group (Veteran, Guardian, and one guest each). Your Guardian is NOT considered your guest as they are already invited as part of their experience. Your guest can be your spouse, child, or other family/friends.

Midwest Honor Flight will host a banquet in your honor the night before at the South Sioux City Marriott 385 E 4th St, South Sioux City, NE 68776). Registration and Social Hour start at 5:00 PM with a cashless bar (card only) – doors will not be open prior to 5:00 PM and seating is assigned. Our meal and program will begin at 6:00 PM. Each Veteran and Guardian can take ONE GUEST that is not going on flight the next day – meaning you can take your spouse, another child, etc. This banquet is optional for you and/or the guest to attend. Veterans and Guardians do not need to pay (it is included) for this meal but each guest is $25 and needs to be included on your Reservation Sheet.

Using the link above, you can get a room for $110/night (plus taxes and fees) at the South Sioux City Marriott (385 E 4th St, South Sioux City, NE 68776. We recommend staying here if you need accommodations as the banquet is just down the hall and there is a shuttle leaves from the hotel lobby area to SUX. This is certainly not required but rather an option that has been heavily discounted by the South Sioux City Marriott.