Air Ambulance 1 is working with a number of commercial airlines that are able to provide a global transportation at an affordable price. For those patients who qualify, we can offer this service by utilizing a commercial stretcher bed service on a commercial Jet. This is a cost effective alternative that can save you thousands of dollars compared to a private air ambulance service, yet we can still provide you with the highest level of care.
The way this service works is by making seats rearrangement, we will remove a block of seats in an Airliner such a Boeing 777/747 or an Airbus A320. Following the removal of seats, an FAA approved airline stretcher bed will be installed for the patient medical commercial travel along with a privacy curtain. This section of the aircraft is usually equipped with power outlets & two seats for the medical escort staff.
The medical equipment will be brought on board the aircraft in order to provide the patient with the appropriate care during the commercial flight. Some commercial airline transports may require a stop or a change of aircraft, in this instance a special room is a assigned at the airport for our critical escort team and patient. During the complete process our flight coordination department shall monitor the progress of the flight and update the family members and hospital staff. One of the biggest advantages of a commercial stretcher service is the fact that a commercial airliner can offer a longer flight without any stops as well as the option for as many Family members to come along with the patient and be by their side. When we arrive at the airport you can expect minimal waiting time due to advanced planning.
For most of the major cities in the world we may offer an Intensive Care Unit transport which is called a PTC. This Patient Transport Unit is an actual Hospital style Intensive Care Unit compartment. With this option we may transport patients in any condition worldwide. In some cases of sever patient condition a PTC may be the preferred way of transporting critical patients.
For more information on the Commercial Stretcher option, or to inquire about the state of the art PTC unit, please feel free to contact us or by calling us at 1(800)424-9000.
