Your US medical repatriation options if you are sick or injured abroad- worldwide air ambulance company

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Need a medical flight back to the United States? Medical Air Service is an experienced international air ambulance company organizing medical repatriation and evacuation worldwide. We have over decades of experience conducting safe and rapid patient transport across the globe.

Medical repatriation is not restricted to veterans or to the military. This option is accessible to Americans with various medical emergencies needing to travel long distances back home. Medical Air Service has facilitated access to air ambulance services worldwide so that sick or injured Americans can travel in and out of the US safely, without experiencing difficulties.

Our air ambulance company offers several medical repatriation options for Americans who are stuck abroad because of a medical issue. Patients can travel with either a medical escort on a commercial flight or on a private medical flight. Both have their own set of advantages and are used based on the patient’s medical condition.

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How can our air ambulances help US citizens who are sick abroad?

A vacation abroad can soon turn into a nightmare in case of a medical emergency. It might be surprising but medical emergencies, sicknesses and injuries, are quite common among tourists.

The most common medical emergencies among Americans on vacation abroad are:

  • Fractures: Hip fractures, ankle fractures or lower leg fractures occurring from slip and fall accidents.
  • Bed Ridden complications requiring Patient Transport
  • Complications related to cancer
  • Cardiovascular diseases: heart attacks and strokes
  • Trauma injuries from accidents
  • Pulmonary/respiratory issues such as pneumothorax
  • Covid-19

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The danger of these medical conditions is that they require urgent or constant long-term treatment, attention and care. In some cases, depending on the country you are in, high-quality, or even standard, healthcare services are not accessible. Otherwise, the treatment may be too expensive or it may be too taxing for the patient to stay alone in a foreign country.

Nonetheless, most of the medical emergencies mentioned above prevent flying commercially because of the risks to the patient’s health or the infection risks to other passengers and the cabin crew.

For example, flying with Covid-19 is impossible since the airline company would not risk the spread of the virus and those with respiratory issues might not be able to handle the change in cabin pressure. A commercial flight is not properly equipped for patient transportation to and from the US. In these cases, opting for the international air ambulance services of Medical Air Service is the only safe option for medical repatriation to the US.

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International air ambulance: what are your medical repatriation to the US options?

Whether you are looking for an air ambulance UK, an air ambulance to/from Mexico or an air ambulance to/from Italy, Medical Air Service has you covered. Thanks to our worldwide air ambulance service, Americans abroad can benefit from several medical repatriation options to the US.

Medical escort to the US

Depending on their medical condition, an American citizen can opt to travel with a medical escort to the US. This medical repatriation option is the most affordable one. It involves flying on a commercial flight but accompanied by a medical professional who is going to oversee the patient, assist him and provide support throughout the flight.

Flying with a medical escort is the most affordable medical repatriation option. However, it is dependent on various conditions and in many cases is unfit for patients. For instance, the condition of the patient must be stable enough to fly commercially and to wait for the flight’s availability. The airline company’s approval is also necessary for this medical repatriation option.

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International Air ambulance planes to the US

A safer, more efficient medical repatriation option to the US is through our international air ambulance planes. These are flights that are medically equipped to fly patients to and from the US. The air ambulance planes of Medical Air Service are fitted with medical equipment similar to appliances in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Moreover, there are doctors and paramedics on boards who are going to oversee the patient’s condition and provide emergency treatment and care if needed during the trip.

This option is suitable even for ICU patients since air ambulances basically act as ‘Flying ICUs’. The necessary resources, whether it is in terms of equipment or doctors, are available to ensure the patient’s safety throughout the flight.

At Medical Air Service, we take care to customize the air ambulance plane according to the patient’s condition. For instance, in case of a personal injury caused by an accident or following a heart attack while on holiday, our team will personalise your in-flight medical treatment plan and ensure that our planes are fitted with the amenities for the repatriation. Our private medical flights operate worldwide, enabling medical repatriation to the US from across the globe.

Covid-19 air ambulance planes for Americans abroad

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we have come up with innovative strategies to enable safe patient transportation. When dealing with patients who are Covid-19 positive, we equip our air ambulances with a special isolation device. This ensures that the patient can fly without infecting others. Special ports in the isolation device allow our medical professionals to administer the necessary treatment to the patient.

Asymptomatic patients who do not require any medical treatment can fly on a private jet. They will be the only patient on the plane, hence eliminating the risk of contamination. Both options allow Americans stuck in isolation abroad to come back to the US where they can recover more quickly.

Sea-level flights for Americans

When dealing with medical conditions that cannot withhold a change in air pressure, Medical Air Service operates a sea-level flight. In these flights, we can adjust the cabin pressure so that it is close to the pressure at sea level, ensuring the patient’s safety.

Some examples of medical emergencies requiring a sea-level flight are:

  • Pneumothorax
  • A recent surgery
  • Air pockets in the eye or skull
  • Anemia
  • Intestinal obstruction

Sea-level flights ensure minimal disruption to the oxygen level in the cabin.

Where do our medical flights operate? We are an international air ambulance company

Medical emergencies can occur wherever you are across the globe. Whether you are in an underdeveloped country in Africa or in developed ones like the UK or Germany, you may fall ill, get into an accident or get Covid-19. As such, Medical Air Service has built an international air ambulance service that serves Americans worldwide. We can transport patients to and from the US easily.

Air ambulance Europe for Americans

Europe is so diverse that it offers Americans a melting pot of travel experiences. The top European vacation destinations for Americans are Italy, France, Germany and Spain. The continent allows them to easily navigate through different cultures and landscapes whether they are traveling on holiday or on business.

Our Europe air ambulances are available for Americans who have traveled to any of country in the European continent. We have already established a strong reputation as an expert air ambulance provider in the area and we can easily conduct your medical repatriation to the US.

Air ambulance Asia for Americans

On vacation in the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia or even in Vietnam, our air ambulances can still reach you. Moreover, thanks to our international medical flight service and our interpreter/translator service, we can even help ease communication between the different parties involved. Our multilingual agents take care of everything related to the patient transport, even liaising with the airport. As such, you do not have to worry about the language barrier.

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Air Ambulance Africa for Americans

Whether you want to enjoy the wildlife in Botswana, Tanzania or Kenya, the marine life in Mozambique or Mauritius, the beaches in Seychelles or the history of Egypt, you can rest assured that we can deploy an air ambulance for you. Our strong network of aviation experts allows us to operate even in the most remote locations where commercial flights cannot land.

Does insurance cover the cost of your medical flight? 

The main question that comes to the mind of the traveler after an accident, a holiday injury or illness abroad is whether insurance will cover the cost of my trip back home on a medical flight. 
Coverage for your air ambulance is dependent on your insurance policy. This is why it is advised to take out travel insurance or medical insurance with air ambulance coverage when planning for your trip abroad. In case of an illness or injury abroad, talk to your insurer to find out whether the company will cover the cost of the flight. 

Even if you do not have insurance coverage, Medical Air Service will transport you back home. The air ambulance fees will then have to be borne out-of-pocket.  

Why book a US air ambulance for your medical repatration with us?

Medical Air Service offers Americans needing an air ambulance a whole set of exclusive benefits, all with the goal of ensuring that the patient transport is safe, comfortable and fast.

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What are the benefits that Americans can enjoy when booking an air ambulance with Medical Air Service?

  • Free consultation session with aviation experts
  • Customized air ambulance solution based on your medical condition
  • Customized air ambulance quote: we calculate the cost of the air ambulance for each patient to avoid any overcharge
  • No hidden fees
  • Aviation experts taking care of the complete medical repatriation mission
  • Agents speaking several languages
  • Fast deployment of the air ambulance, usually 2 days after the booking
  • Latest medical equipment
  • Worldwide operation
  • Agents available 24/7

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What do our customers say about us?

Our aviation experts go to great lengths to ensure that our patients are comfortable and safe and that the patient transport mission is completed efficiently and successfully. Our customers’ testimonials are proof of their hard work and dedication.

“My father was taken ill whilst on holiday and it was clear that he would need to be repatriated by air ambulance. I used Medical Air Services who organised all of the transport needed to get him home in a very short time frame. The logistics were quite complicated but the team excelled keeping me in touch the whole way. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

The service from MAS was exceptional from my very first phone call to my fathers touchdown in London and arrival at the clinic. A big thank you to Ana, Sarah and Devi for always being there and putting my mind at ease during a very stressful time.

I would have no hesitation in recommending MAS to anyone who unfortunately finds themselves in a similar situation.”

“Many thanks for all the team for their kind support, high professionalism , continuous availability , we appreciate the serious job done to insure safety of travel along with medical expertise . Thank you to the crew, the medical team and all the flight dispatchers! Great job!”

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Contact us if you need an air ambulance for medical repatriation to the US

Get in touch with us if you need an air ambulance for your US medical repatriation. Our aviation experts will advise you on the best air ambulance option for you and will provide you with a free non-binding quotation based on your situation. They are available 24 hours a day, every day for a free consultation session.

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