Air Ambulance Life Flight Services

Many terms are used in conjunction with air ambulance transport. Some of the most common are "care flights," "med flights," "life flights" or "hospital flights."

Three Service Levels
Prior to making flight arrangements, AASI’s medical flight crew will consult with the patient’s physician, evaluate the patient’s medical condition as it relates to air travel and determine the best method of medical transportation before booking a flight. Arrangements are made based upon medical necessity. AASI provides three levels of air ambulance service for domestic and international flights, depending on the needs of the patient.

Private Medically Equipped Aircraft
Private medical jets are configured to serve as mini intensive care units and are capable of handling basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS) and critical care patients. AASI provides the appropriate medical staff. Medical staff can include nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and physicians. All medical flights are staffed according to each patient’s particular needs.

International Commercial Stretcher Service
AASI can transport patients using international commercial stretcher service on commercial airlines. This service requires advanced planning. AASI will block out rows of seats on the commercial airliner to allow room for an FAA approved stretcher, then surround the area with a curtain. All necessary medical staff and equipment for the flight is arranged by AASI. Please note: International Commercial Stretcher service is not available for emergency medical evacuations.

Medical Escort Service
AASI can arrange travel assistance and medical escorts for patients who have been cleared by their physician to travel with a medical escort on commercial flights. Medical escorts accompany patients who are stable and able to walk onto the plane.