›› Air Travel for the Sick and Injured

It is not widely understood that, given the correct circumstances, it is possible to transfer anyone by air. Although the environment is unfriendly, with an experienced team that understands it, there will be no significant problems.

• It is essential to have the greatest amount of detail possible and to ensure that the team can liaise with those currently treating the patient.
• It is not unusual for the treating doctor to be unaware of the possibilities of air transport.
• It is because of the need for good backup that the Company will work alongside the various professionals and organisations which are necessary to make the transfer safe economical and comfortable.
• There are very few patients who will not travel comfortably in an airliner with a competent escort.
• Given the correct professional advice, it becomes easier to decide how and when the patient can travel, and, particularly if there is no insurance cover, it is of great comfort to know that your eventual costs can be contained within reasonable limits. The difference in cost between transferring the patient by air ambulance and commercial airliner is massive. Unfortunately the US airlines and now British Airways have declined to carry patients on stretchers. This has had considerable impact on the market even though a number of airlines continue to carry stretchers.