- Is the medical condition safe for normal airliners
- Will the patient be subject to added risks and are these justifiable?
- Are there seats available to book (about 10 needed to construct a stretcher in economy class)
- Have the medical clearance forms been submitted and approved
- Is oxygen required and available
- Is there enough battery back up for life support machines and monitoring equipment
- Has security cleared the road ambulance for direct access to aircraft?
From the above, you will realise that a commercial medevac is a highly specialised operation that requires experience and skill to perform.
Even stretcher patients on life support (ventilator) and oxygen can now be brought on normal airlines.
The ambulance can bring the patient and medical team all the way to the aircraft (we arrange for special clearance), thus bypassing queues and airport immigration. This is safer and more comfortable.
For very long range flights (transpacific or transatlantic), commercial airliners have the advantage of not having to stop for refuelling (due to limitations in range of air-ambulances), saving time and costs.
There is no restriction on number of companions or family members that can fly with the patient (all that’s needed is a ticket)
