Bahrain's Gulf Air has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with MedAire, part of the International SOS group, with the aim of enhancing the medical support system and operational safety for travelers and aircraft crews, as part of the company's plans to keep pace with the expansion of its international network.
Under the expanded agreement, Gulf Air will add four advanced medical services to its currently approved aviation security system, supporting its growing operations, according to a press release published on the company's website.
The new services include the MedLink system to support in-flight medical emergencies and the Fit-to-Fly service to assess passengers' medical readiness before travel, along with a digital application for collecting medical data and a crew support service during layovers between flights, enhancing the medical resources available to aircrew.
Captain Qasim Al Bastaki, Chief Operations Officer at Gulf Air, explained that expanding the scope of cooperation with MedAire is a strategic step to strengthen health and safety standards, and stressed that the agreement ensures specialized round-the-clock medical and security support, especially in light of the continued expansion of long-haul flights.
He added that immediate access to medical consultations has become an essential element in maintaining the safety of travelers and aircraft crews, noting that this approach reflects the company's commitment to applying the highest safety standards across its network covering more than 50 destinations around the world.
For his part, Riley Rajan, Business Development Manager for the Middle East and Asia at MedAire, explained that Gulf Air's step to expand the partnership underlines its commitment to adopting advanced health solutions that keep pace with the growth of its operations globally, noting that integrating specialized medical services with the aviation security system provides comprehensive support covering all stages of the journey.
Gulf Air operates flights to more than 50 destinations in 28 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, the Indian subcontinent and North America from its hub at Bahrain International Airport, including direct flights to New York via John F. Kennedy International Airport, with three flights a week.
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