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Category: Air Repatriation

Stay informed with SkyCare’s latest medical advice, travel safety tips, air ambulance news, and real-world case studies. All medical guidance is peer-reviewed by a UK GMC-registered doctor to ensure clinical accuracy. Expert insights for travellers, families, and healthcare partners worldwide.

Air Repatriation Wheelchair ready for medical escort flight with medical clearance to fly

The Commercial Medical Escort Booking Process: Step by Step

How Medical Clearance Works When Flying Sick Patients Home Booking a commercial medical escort or
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Case Studies Newborn baby Rio in NICU before emergency air transfer

A Life-Saving Flight: Baby Rio’s Journey with Lia’s Wings and SkyCare

This emergency neonatal air transfer, arranged by Lia’s Wings and flown by SkyCare, helped baby
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Air Repatriation Air ambulance aircraft preparing for medevac on airport tarmac in Slovakia

What is an Air Ambulance?

Air ambulances are fixed-wing aircraft—jets or turboprops—fitted out as flying intensive care units. These specialist
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Air Repatriation Is it safe to fly with a premature baby on an air ambulance

Neonatal – is it safe transporting a neonatal baby?

Is It Safe to Transport a Premature Baby by Air? For many parents, the question
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Air Repatriation Family and medical escort preparing for repatriation at an airport

Can You Help Us Bring Them Home? – Support for Urgent Repatriation Cases

At SkyCare, we understand the heartbreak that can come with needing pro bono medical repatriation
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Travel Advice Private hospitals in the UK providing medical care for international patients

Private Hospitals in the UK – Guide for Overseas Patients

From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to Harley Street in London, the UK is home
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Air Repatriation Ski patrol team assisting an injured skier in orange and navy gear, preparing her for medical repatriation with SkyCare.

Injured Skiing Abroad? Here’s How to Get Home Safely

Skiing holidays are meant to be thrilling escapes — snow-dusted peaks, luxury chalets, and the
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Air Repatriation Private medical flight for immunocompromised patient using isolation protocols

Flying Safely When Immunocompromised – SkyCare Medical Flights

Understanding Immunocompromised Conditions When someone is described as immunocompromised, it means their immune system isn’t
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Travel Advice SkyCare air ambulance G-MEDY on runway with open door

When Is It Safe to Repatriate Someone After a Brain Bleed or Head Injury?

Understanding the Risks of Brain Bleeds and Head Injuries Abroad Experiencing a traumatic brain injury
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Air Repatriation Map, passport, and medical stethoscope arranged for international patient repatriation planning.

How Much Does Medical Repatriation Cost?

The cost of medical repatriation depends on the type of transport required and the distance
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Air Repatriation SkyCare air ambulance team preparing a sea level flight for a patient requiring low altitude medical transport.

When Do You Need a Sea Level Flight for Medical Repatriation?

When arranging an air ambulance, there’s already a lot to think about — but one
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Air Repatriation Private air ambulance transferring patient to London private hospital

Discreet Air Ambulance Transfers to London’s Elite Clinics

More and more individuals are choosing to travel to London for high-quality medical care —
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