KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- MedAire, the world's leading provider of in-flight medical advice and assistance to commercial airlines has launched pre-flight COVID-19 passenger screening services, enhancing safety measures for air travel.
According to a statement, the screening is conducted by on-site medical professionals prior to check-in at the origin city, and consists of a questionnaire for contact history, and symptom screening including temperature.
This screening approach is considered the industry best practice today, and will evolve as additional options to screen, test or vaccinate become available.
MedAire is working with airline partners in a phased approach to develop solutions and, to date, the company has implemented screening programmes in locations including London, Lima, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
This new service complements a well-proven medical advisory process MedAire already has in place with airlines to help manage passenger medical issues including pre-flight fitness to fly assessments, ground based medical assistance for in-flight medical issues and cabin crew medical training.
The service is an additional step to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 via air travel and help restore confidence in flying, for air travel today and in the future.
“Health screening, like security screening post 9-11, is likely to become the standard for air travel. MedAire is ready to support the air travel industry with solutions as their needs evolve,” said MedAire chief executive officer, Bill Dolny.
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