BBC presenter considers suing airline
A BBC radio presenter is allegedly considering suing Singapore Airlines after he suffered a heart attack mid-flight, according to reports.
“However the safety and well-being of our customers and crew is our number one concern.
“With regards to inflight medical emergencies, our general standard procedure after ascertaining that a passenger is unwell is to broadcast over the PA system a request for medical assistance on board, and to contact our ground-based telemedical service provider, MedAire.
“Where necessary, we would arrange for additional medical support on the ground to be made available as soon as the aircraft touches down.
"In addition, all our aircraft are equipped with Emergency Medical Kits on board as well as equipment such as Automated External Defibrillators. Our cabin crew are also trained in First Aid and CPR.”
by Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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