V-Flyer

Is it just me or do there seem to be a heck of alot of medical situations onboard VA recently?

It seems as if certain people are affected by flying, hear alot about symptoms of heart attacks recently including 1 onboard VS44 this morning and another yesterday or the day before.

Maybe it's just me but why are people so prone to these things onboard a flight?

Medical emergencies are a fact of life.
Could it be that in today's internet world of instant communication, that the fact they are so easy to track and report on, that it appears means that they are more common than they used to be?

Nick

and longer non stop flights and more pressure on people to travel, when in all honesty they are not fully fit to travel, like the case reported in a recent TR on the 301.....

From another forum, would 18 hour non stop flights which I believe the 787 will or can be able to do, really be unpopular for health reasons??

Will VA ever consider London - Hawaii non stop?

Same would apply on things like the rail network, tube, motorways, major events..
Just more obvious when watching a flight..

Not to mention that flights at the moment are absolutely totally chocka blocked with the school hols..

my M-I-L was on a (very delayed) BA flight last night TPA-LGW.

deplaning was dleayed 40 mins at Gatwick due to 2 seperate medical 'events' requiring Paramedic attention

Flying is much more a common occurrence than even a few years ago and arguably cheaper. People are exploring the globe at a much later stage of life now and with that goes an increased risk of illness and sudden, acute onset of serious medical conditions.

These incidents just show how important the crew are, especially when you hear of serious emergencies, they really are more than a first aider serving drinks.

Darren Wheeler wrote:Flying is much more a common occurrence than even a few years ago and arguably cheaper. People are exploring the globe at a much later stage of life now and with that goes an increased risk of illness and sudden, acute onset of serious medical conditions.

Do you work for amex travel insurance... v(

Darren Wheeler wrote:People are exploring the globe at a much later stage of life now................

That is me then. ii)

Darren Wheeler wrote:.............and with that goes an increased risk of illness and sudden, acute onset of serious medical conditions.

Oh dear, something for me to look forward to in a few days time!!

On a lighter note on this subject.
A few years ago my dear old dad was travelling on Virgin going to South Africa to visit he's sister, when at the airport he had an argument with this pompous man who thought he owned the place. Now on the flight, my dad had a serious complaint of hemorroids and because of the agony he was in, the cabin crew decided to lay him on the floor to try and ease the pain, they asked on the pa system if there was any medical personnel on board and as luck had it there was this doctor, he happened to be the man my dad had the argument with back at the airport, should have seen he's face :0

northernhenry wrote:

Darren Wheeler wrote:Flying is much more a common occurrence than even a few years ago and arguably cheaper. People are exploring the globe at a much later stage of life now and with that goes an increased risk of illness and sudden, acute onset of serious medical conditions.

Do you work for amex travel insurance... v(

Not far off my Saga membership...

Darren Wheeler wrote:People are exploring the globe at a much later stage of life now and with that goes an increased risk of illness and sudden, acute onset of serious medical conditions.

What a solid lump of comfort you are You have me written off already!

Passport? Check!
Money? Check!
Nurse? Check!

Darren Wheeler wrote:Passport? Check!
Money? Check!
Nurse? Check!

) ) )

honey lamb wrote:What a solid lump of comfort you are You have me written off already!

It'll be the gin, that does 'er in.

honey lamb wrote:

Darren Wheeler wrote:Passport? Check!
Money? Check!
Nurse? Check!

) ) )

I assume that HL would be permitted to take a young male nurse (with gin dispensing abilities) should she so desire? ): ):

tontybear wrote:

honey lamb wrote:

Darren Wheeler wrote:Passport? Check!
Money? Check!
Nurse? Check!

) ) )

I assume that HL would be permitted to take a young male nurse (with gin dispensing abilities) should she so desire? ): ):

Now you're talking! )

Darren Wheeler wrote:Passport? Check!
Money? Check!
Nurse? Check!

What an excellent idea, now how do I get her in my hand luggage? y)