International SOS Medical Air Transport Review

International SOS is a leading provider of emergency transport, repatriation and security services. It operates across the globe providing travel and security updates for pre-travel preparations. The company is capable of conducting large scale medical transport and repatriation.

Air Fleet

International SOS operates a fleet of air ambulances that function as intensive care units. Types of aircraft includes helicopter, fixed wing which are also used for emergency evacuation. Partnerships with air carriers gives the company access to wide-bodied aircraft for mass casualty and large scale evacuations. Its fleet of aircraft are stationed in various points across the globe for faster response times.

Plan Details

Global Traveler membership

• 24/7 medical security, information, advice and reassurance
• Visa assistance, vaccination, replace lost credit cards, legal assistance
• Access to security experts and information
• Medical and dental referrals
• Up to $1,000,000 cost limits
• Repatriation of remains

Insurance

• Trip cancellation/ interruption
• Medical expenses
• Accidental death and dismemberment

Scholastic Travel membership

• Emergency evacuation up to $1,000,000
• 24/7 medical security, information, advice and reassurance
• Visa assistance, vaccination, replace lost credit cards, legal assistance
• Access to security experts and information
• Medical and dental referrals
• Repatriation of remains

Insurance

• Medical expenses
• Accidental death and dismemberment

Scholastic Visitor USA Membership

• 24-hour worldwide medical information and assistance
• Medical referral information
• Emergency evacuation up to $50,000
• Medically supervised repatriation up to $20,000
• Travel safety services

Insurance

• Medical expenses
• Accidental death and dismemberment

Comprehensive membership

Medical membership

Security membership

Project membership

Optional

Third party travel insurance to cover medical expenses for up to $500,000

Trip cancellation/ interruption coverage

What’s included with International SOS:

• Pre-travel preparations (email alerts, country guides, travel security online)
• 24/7 medical and security information, advice and reassurance
• Access to international SOS clinics with world-class facilities and medical care in developing markets
• Organize medication and equipment supplies
• Visa assistance, vaccinations, lost credit card, legal assistance and interpreter
• Access to security experts
• Ambulance deployment to the nearest hospital
• Medical care monitoring
• Evacuation to a center of medical excellence or repatriation
• Coordinate travel arrangements with member’s family
• Repatriation of mortal remains
• Post incident debriefing and counselling

Fine Print

International SOS membership does not cover any treatment or expense related to childbirth, miscarriage or pregnancy. Any expense related to accident or injury occurring while the member is engaged in caving, mountaineering or rock climbing necessitating the use of guides or ropes, potholing, skydiving, parachuting, bungee-jumping, ballooning, hang gliding, deep sea diving utilizing hard helmet with air hose attachments, martial arts, rallying, racing of any kind other than on foot and any organized sports undertaken on a professional or sponsored basis is excluded.

International SOS Summary

International SOS offers a variety of medical emergency and security services designed to help corporate, families and individuals get the coverage they need. Its worldwide coverage makes it perfect for travelers. A large fleet of aircraft, medical and security personnel ensures that help will always be there when needed.