Medical Repatriation to and from Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is a vital hub for inbound
and outbound medical repatriation:
Home to world-class cattle ranches, agriculture and oil and gas operations across the region.
The most vibrant hiking trails and camping sites in the West stretch from rural Alberta to the BC interior and Southern Saskatchewan.
Close to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canada’s best ski resorts and National Parks
Each year, our medical repatriation crews assist a mix of tourists going back home and Canadians returning from vacation hotspots down South.
JET COMPANION’s quick response for medical repatriation in Calgary
As an Alberta-based medical repatriation provider, we offer the most flexibility to have a patient transported to or from Calgary:
- Short lines of communication with local health care providers
- Transportability assessment at bedside if necessary
- Fully equipped local flight nurses available within hours to fly on the next available commercial flight
- Non-emergency transport to and from the airport by ground ambulance is available at short notice.
- Boots on the ground when things don’t go as planned.
Injured or Sick Tourists flying back through Calgary International Airport
Calgary serves as the gateway for a large tourist area that includes:
- Banff and Yoho National Parks: Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Sunshine Village, Mt Norquay
- Canmore, Bow Valley, Kananaskis
- The Kootenays: Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Nelson, Creston and Radium Hot Springs
- Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park in the US state of Montana
Calgary is well connected with some of the world’s busiest international hubs:
London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Seoul.
Canadians flying back home after a medical emergency
JET COMPANION coordinates bed-to-bed repatriations from Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia for Canadians who are hospitalized overseas.
Our services include:
- Discharge and admission coordination with health care providers in Canada and overseas
- Same-day or next-day departure of a medical escort to pick up the patient overseas
- Pick up by SUV or non-emergency ground ambulance at Calgary International Airport
- Drop off at the hospital, care facility or home.
We commonly organize medical repatriations to Calgary coming from:
- Europe: France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy
- LATAM: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica
- Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cayman Islands
- Africa: Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius
- Asia: Philippines, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China
- Pacific: Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand
Why international patients choose JET COMPANION for medical repatriation in Calgary
Since 2019, Alberta families in a health care crisis overseas have searched for medical repatriation companies with a global reach and local expertise. Many have chosen JET COMPANION over other providers because of our outstanding customer support:
- Quick quoting and transparent cost structure
- Expert advice and a clear transport plan
- Impeccable overall experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you pick up a patient from a hospital or hotel in Banff or the Canadian Rockies?
Yes, as soon as the patient is fit to fly, our non-emergency ambulance crew will be dispatched for a comfortable patient transfer straight to YYC Calgary airport. Our office can handle the airline medical clearance, special assistance at the airport and a medical escort onboard the flight, all the way to your final destination.
Hospitals we serve include the Foothills Medical Centre, South Health Campus, Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre and the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
How quickly can you mobilize a medical escort in Calgary?
Once the patient is ready for repatriation, a flight nurse can be at the bedside within a few hours. You can be on your way within 24 to 48 hours.
Do you serve rural Alberta?
Yes. We cover the full Southern Alberta corridor – Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Drumheller. , and remote areas along the Icefields Parkway into the Foothills. All cases route through YYC.
Aereas served – Southern Alberta and YYC corridor
Banff – Lake Louise – Yoho National Park — Canmore – Cochrane – Airdrie – Okotoks – High River – Lethbridge – Medicine Hat – Drumheller – Brooks – Red Deer – Bow Valley – Kananaskis – Icefields Parkway – Fernie – Golden – Cranbrook – Kimberley – Invermere – Golden – Nelson – Castlegar – Trail — Rural Foothills and Agricultural communities across Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia
Can I book oxygen, stretchers or lie-flat business class seats in and out of Calgary?
Most commercial flights at YYC can accommodate oxygen supplied by JET COMPANION. Airlines like WestJet, Air Canada, Discover Airlines and KLM operate wide-body aircraft with lie-flat business class pods, in and out of Calgary. Stretchers are available only on a select few airlines in YYC, with more options available through Vancouver International Airport.