Category Archives: Medical Transports

Traveling During Hurricane Season

Travel deals to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during the months of September and October can make some travelers forget the reason behind the discounts – hurricane season. But the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 should serve as a reminder that traveling during hurricane season requires extra planning, and…

Why Traveling with Your Medical Records Can Help With Medical Transportation Service

For people who have chronic illnesses, traveling with their health records is now easier than ever. Having that information readily available, and translated into the language of the country or countries on a traveler’s itinerary, can allow medical personnel to provide better care. Personal medical information could be a lifesaver if a traveler requires emergency…

Last summer, news reports on Zika virus and its transmission were regular occurrences, particularly in the weeks before the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. After the Olympics, there was less information about Zika, which is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes or through sexual contact with someone infected by the virus. Although news…

Airline Innovations May Help Travelers Stay Healthy on Long Flights

Airlines and airplane manufacturers are working on several innovations and changes that are designed to keep cabins and passengers healthier. These include: More leg room. Several larger airlines are introducing premium economy seating that provides travelers with more leg room, seat width and shoulder room. Better cabin pressurization. Several new aircraft that airlines will introduce…