During a medical crisis, it is imperative to receive the highest quality rapid response medical transportation. Time and quality of care are essential and can supersede concerns for medical costs and/or medical insurance coverage for some patients. However, Angel Flight planes via a flight on a Lear jet can be unobtainable in many cases.
Some of our clients must fly within hours. However, it is best to give us at least 24 hours notice if possible. Doctor consultations must sometimes be flexible to your attending doctor's needs. More notice can sometimes substantially reduce your cost. Call us for details on the patient escort brokers.
Emergency Air Ambulance flies to all continents except Antarctica. Within the Americas, we travel to hundreds of airports more than are used by commercial carriers. Chances are that there is an airport within minutes of your location and destination.
The patient is transferred to the ambulance to be taken to the jet. Our Lifeflight transport crew rides with the patient in the ambulance.
I can not thank you enough for all your support, your understanding, hard work and attention to all the little details. Each time, I knew that I did not have to worry about anything because you had everything about the Angel Flight transport plane under control. The flight crew and medical staff were friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of the medical condition of my mother. They made us quite comfortable about the whole situation even though my mother was on a ventilator.
Luggage is limited on broker services flights due to the significant amount of medical equipment that is carried aboard air ambulances. Luggage generally is limited to three medium pieces in total. Our customers typically ship other non-essential materials prior to the trip.
Ground transportation as well as all other costs are usually included in our charter discounters quotes. We will provide you with a written quote that includes all costs unless specifically omitted by customer request. When comparing us to others, please request a quote in writing from other vendors for your protection.
We ask that luggage be limited to one suitcase per person for most air ambulance aircraft. Please check with the flight coordinator for more specific instructions for your life flight transport. We are able to transport wheelchairs but we ask that they be collapsible so we may secure them in the aircraft.
Our Essex Air Lifeflight flight coordinators will manage all aspects of the trip including communicating between sending and receiving physicians, gaining airline medical clearances, obtaining visas, ticketing, coordinating between international hospitals, ambulances, government agencies, and scheduling.
Medical Escort services are often used as an alternative to a full air medical charter providing monitoring aboard commercial aircraft. Medical Escorts are typically a licensed nurse or an EMT or paramedic. services air ambulances aside, Medical Escort services are best utilized when a patient is medically stable and doesn't require critical care.