Traveling abroad is an incredible opportunity, though specialized medical care isn't always available when you need it. A faster medical response time significantly improves recovery outcomes for patients. When traveling abroad, access to reliable medical transportation can make all the difference. Also known as flying ICUs, air ambulances are a safe mode of transport for international medical care. This guide offers useful information about air ambulances, with tips about documentation, insurance and medical repatriation. Learn essential steps in a medical crisis when traveling outside the country. When Americans Need an [...]

Flying can be stressful enough without additional health considerations. When you have special medical requirements, you must know what you need to fly. If you require oxygen while flying at higher altitudes, prepare beforehand. Here's everything you should know when taking oxygen on a flight. Can I Bring Oxygen on a Plane? Oxygen tanks are permitted on commercial flights but with restrictive TSA/airline regulations: DOT-approved cylinders only, quantity limits, and airline-by-airline approval. You must notify airlines 48 hours in advance with physician certification; many airlines deny oxygen entirely. AirCARE1 eliminates [...]