Medical Escort Services Explained in one place: what it is, who it’s for, and how it works on real flights. Travel Care provides multiple air ambulance options. Alongside private jets, we offer a dedicated medical escort service for non-emergency travel.
What is a medical escort?
A medical escort supports patients who can fly commercially but need clinical oversight. We supply the clinician, equipment, and coordination you need. Our nurse stays with you from check-in to handoff. For complex routes or cross-border care, see how patients are cared for during an international medical flight.
Who qualifies for a medical escort?
Escorts suit non-emergency cases. Eligibility depends on your condition, age, and equipment needs. Your physician clears you to fly; we tailor the plan. If a stretcher, oxygen, or monitoring is required, we arrange it. Learn what equipment we can provide in The Equipment on Board an Air Ambulance.
How does it work on a commercial airline?
Most airlines allow medical escorts when policies are met. We coordinate approvals, connections, and seating. When required, the cabin includes a stretcher and privacy curtain. Our clinician manages meds, monitoring, and comfort. Families can stay involved—see how families can stay involved during the air medical transport process.
Why choose Travel Care over an airline-arranged escort?
You get a single team from planning to arrival. We book flights, secure equipment, and arrange ground ambulances for true bedside-to-bedside transfers. We also coordinate with your doctor for records and medical directives. Need to bring a loved one home? Review repatriation flights. Moving an older parent? Explore elderly medical transport.
What does the escort handle for you?
We manage check-in, tickets, luggage, wheelchairs, and special assistance. Your clinician focuses on care; our coordinators handle logistics. You travel with confidence, not paperwork.
Ready to book?
Now that we have Medical Escort Services Explained, Tell us your route, timeline, and medical needs. We’ll confirm eligibility and recommend the best option—escort on a commercial flight or a private aircraft if required.