Allegiant Airline and Make A Wish sends 4-year-old boy and his family on Fla. trip

VIENNA — A 4-year-old Youngstown-area boy and his family departed the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport this morning on a flight to Orlando, Fla., courtesy of Allegiant Airlines and Make A Wish.

Connor Metinger, his mother, Melissa Barrett, his father, Thomas Krashoff, and his sister, Juliana Kraschoff will be spending seven days in Florida visiting Disney World and seeing family.

Connor has the rare FOXG1 disorder, which is characterized by impaired development and structural brain abnormalities, according to the Genetics Home Reference website.

The airport provided Connor with a gift bag with some of his favorite things.

The airline and Make A Wish are providing free air travel and accommodations, including a rental car. Make A Wish grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.