LONDON, February 13 /PRNewswire/ --
- BA renews MedAire medical service contract
British Airways (http://www.ba.com) will continue to offer its passengers an added level of medical safety and security through MedLink, a ground-to-air medical advisory service provided by MedAire (http://www.MedAire.com). Any time an in-flight medical situation arises, British Airways' pilots and flight attendants can use a radio to directly contact MedAire's 24/7 MedLink Global Response Center.
"When it comes to long-haul travel, medical situations are statistically bound to happen," said James A. Williams, MedAire CEO. "But British Airways' passengers are in good hands. Not only is each aircraft well-equipped with onboard medications and supplies, but the crew goes through extensive medical training and can rely on advice from MedLink doctors who are highly experienced at dealing with in-flight medical emergencies."
Under the renewed agreement, British Airways' crewmembers flying to the airline's 550 destination countries on approximately 700 daily flights will also have access to immediate, around-the-clock medical assistance during layovers. The airline will also have the support of MedAire's emergency management system that includes a "go team" of medical professionals, trained to offer on-site medical care and evacuation coordination to survivors during airline accidents.
MedAire's services and equipment are offered on 90 airlines worldwide.
"We are delighted that the decision was made to continue our relationship with MedAire," said Judy Cook, general manager of Health Services Delivery, British Airways. "Over the past nine years, we have relied on the specialist services of MedAire's MedLink team, which has provided great support to crew and excellent health care for our passengers. BA's number one priority is to ensure the health and safety of our passengers and crew. The MedAire service offers a valuable contribution to our ability to meet our goal."
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About British Airways
British Airways (ba.com) is one the world's largest international airlines, carrying approximately 36 million passengers worldwide. One of the longest established airlines across the globe, it has always been regarded as an industry-leader and has two main operating bases in London: in the world's biggest international airport at Heathrow, and in Gatwick.
About MedAire Inc.
Since 1986, MedAire (MedAire.com) has provided a life-saving solution including 24/7 direct access to emergency care doctors, medical training for crewmembers, medical kits and defibrillators. More than 20 years ago, the company created the world's first aviation-based telemedicine center, the MedLink Global Response Center. Headquartered in Arizona, the company also offices in Farnborough, UK and Singapore.
Web site: http://www.medaire.com http://www.ba.com
Jill Drake, Media Relations of MedAire, Inc., +1-480-333-3700, jdrake@medaire.com
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