Core Service

Medical Air Escort Services

A trained medical escort on a commercial flight: a more accessible alternative to a private air ambulance.

A private air ambulance can run well over $50,000–$100,000 for a single trip. For patients who are stable enough to sit through takeoff and landing, a medical escort on a commercial flight is a far more accessible way to travel safely, at a fraction of the cost.

How it works

A qualified medical professional accompanies the patient from departure to arrival on a standard commercial flight, handling monitoring, comfort, and any non-emergency medical support needed along the way.

What’s included

  • Clinical assessment to confirm the patient qualifies for commercial-flight escort
  • A trained escort seated with the patient for the full itinerary
  • Coordination with the airline on any medical accommodations needed
  • Ground transportation arranged at both ends of the trip

Who this is for

Patients who are stable but need supervision, mobility support, or basic monitoring in the air, including those recovering from a procedure, managing a chronic condition, or with mild mobility or cognitive limitations. Patients requiring stretcher transport or oxygen are handled under Commercial Airline Medical Travel.

Not sure which level of escort your case needs? Contact us and we’ll walk through it with you.

Ready to coordinate a case?

Tell us where the journey starts, the destination, and how we can help, and a team member will follow up.

  • Medical Director-supervised
  • 24–72 hour coordination
  • FAA-approved equipment