Hello, I’m Dr. Ashok Kumar, director of Ashoka Rescue Air Ambulance Services Pvt. Ltd. Since 2004, our mission has been to ensure safe, dignified, and world‑class medical transport—whether by road, business‑class, commercial stretcher, or full air ambulance, both in India and internationally.
1. Commercial Stretcher Flights
What it is: On commercial flights, we carefully remove rows of economy seats to install a medically equipped stretcher. Our trained team—doctor, nurse, paramedic—transfers the patient onto the stretcher and secures necessary equipment like monitors, oxygen, IV lines, and ventilators if needed .
Why choose this:
- Ideal for patients who must lie flat throughout the journey.
- We have successfully transported over 500 patients via this method, including those on ventilators and tracheostomies.
- Cost‑efficient—roughly 50 % cheaper than charter air ambulance service.
Limitations:
- Requires airline medical clearance (MEDIF form) and about 4–5 working days for scheduling.
- Oxygen supply is limited (up to 5 L/min on airlines), so very high‑flow patients may not qualify.
2. Business‑Class Transfers with Medical Escort
What it is: For stable patients who can sit upright during takeoff and landing, we arrange business‑class seats paired with a dedicated medical escort (MD, RN, or paramedic) carrying oxygen, monitors, medications, and emergency support .
Why choose this:
- Comfort, dignity, and premium care at a fraction of full air‑ambulance cost.
- Bed‑to‑bed coordination: hospital pickup, airport escort, in‑flight care, discharge assistance.
- Suitable for chronic conditions, elderly patients, or those needing oxygen without needing to lie flat.
3. How the Process Works
- Medical assessment & MEDIF clearance – Our team collaborates with your treating doctor to prepare documents and submit to airlines.
- Customized booking – We align with airlines to install stretchers or reserve business seats, and deploy the required medical teams.
- Bed‑to‑bed logistics – Ground ambulances connect hospital, airport, and destination seamlessly.
- In‑flight care – Continuous monitoring, equipment management, medications, and vital support throughout.
- Arrival hand‑over – Coordinated transfer to ground care teams at the receiving location.
4. Our Reach & Capability
From metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru to global destinations across Canada, the UK, USA, Australia, Europe, Middle East and more—we deliver 24/7 global medical transport.
Whether it’s ventilator‑dependent transfers, post‑operative patients, brain injury repatriations, or senior mobility cases—we’ve done it all.
5. Approximate Cost & Timing
| Service Type | Lead Time | Estimated Saving vs Air Ambulance |
| Commercial Stretcher | 4–5 working days | ~50 % |
| Business‑Class Escort | 36–48 hours | Up to ~70 % |
6. Why Trust Ashoka Rescue?
- 20+ years of experience, shifting over 500 stretcher patients safely .
- Fully qualified medical teams onboard: doctors, paramedics, ICU nurses, respiratory specialists .
- Seamless, bed‑to‑bed coordination from hospital to hospital, across borders.
- Global operations ensure you’re never out of reach, whether in India or overseas .
7. From the Field: Testimonials
“We transported a ventilator‑dependent patient from Punjab to Vancouver – today he’s recovering well.”
“Our sister was safely transferred from Tamil Nadu to Paris. The doctor‑escort was caring throughout.”
“I felt so safe—Doctor reminded me of meds, fluids … took great care.”
8. Final Thoughts from Dr. Ashok
At Ashoka Rescue, I assure you that our commercial stretcher and business‑class escort services offer compassionate, high‑quality care without the exorbitant costs of chartered air ambulances. Our clients benefit from:
- Safe, patient‑centric transports
- Affordable international reach
- Expert medical teams throughout
- Family‑accompanied journeys
If you’re exploring medical travel—whether domestic or global—allow us to provide a bespoke, caring solution tailored to your needs. Reach out anytime via +91‑9810364143 or info@ashokarescue.com. We’re here 24/7 for your peace of mind and patient safety.
✈️ Safe travels,
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Director, Ashoka Rescue Air Ambulance Services Pvt. Ltd.
