How to Book a Medical Flight

When you need to book a medical flight either for yourself or a loved one, it may seem like a daunting task because you’re probably already stressed out and now have to worry about finding a flight that is capable of handling your travel. It’s also hard because let’s be real – most people have never booked a medical flight before in their life (and never hope to!).

Luckily, the process is easier than you might imagine.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BOOKING A MEDICAL FLIGHT

Booking a medical flight, in some ways, can be easier than booking a commercial flight. How so? A medical flight is a private jet flight – chartered just for you (or the patient you’re booking it for).

So this means logistics like when the plane leaves, which airport it leaves from, and more are actually handled for you, rather than you having to figure it out. You just call a medical flight company like Air Ambulance Worldwide, and then they’ll help solve most of the logistics.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE READY WHEN YOU’RE BOOKING A MEDICAL FLIGHT?

When you call to book a medical flight or get costs for a medical flight, there are only two key things to have:

1. Where is the patient currently, and where are they trying to go? You don’t have to know which airports (we’ll figure that out for you!) but the cities themselves, and the hospitals on either end are important for us to coordinate logistics.
2. What is the patient’s condition? Upon booking a flight, we’ll work with the patient’s medical team to get a comprehensive report on their condition to ensure the flight is seamless. But for understanding care needs, a general understanding of the patient’s condition is key. Our team works with people who are experiencing everything from broken legs to conditions requiring ICU-level care.

HOW MUCH DO MEDICAL FLIGHTS COST?

One thing to know about booking medical flights is that because each flight is so specific to the needs of the patient, each one is different. This means that pricing requires a phone call so that a medical flight coordinator can understand what services are needed and put together a comprehensive quote.
You can expect a private jet medical flight to cost in the ballpark of a private charter flight, plus medical expenses.

DOES INSURANCE COVER A MEDICAL FLIGHT?

Depending on the circumstances, insurance can cover a medical flight. At Air Ambulance Worldwide, our team works tirelessly to get you all the medical insurance coverage you’re entitled to.

Having worked with hundreds of insurers and policies, we’ve got a strong understanding of what is and isn’t covered. Feel free to give us a call – 24/7 – and talk through the specifics of your situation so we can see what insurance coverage you’re entitled to for your medical flight.