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Emirates, one of the flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, said today that it has invested over $6 million for first aid and emergency medical care on board its flights.
In a press statement, Emirates said that a total of 33,430 hours were spent last year for training cabin crew and pilots to assist passengers.
"In 2013 and 2014, we diverted over 100 flights for medical emergencies, costing more than $12 million. Unplanned en route diversion of a flight has its own challenges and logistics, and in a number of cases extended delays are experienced," said Adel Al-Redha, Emirates' Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
"Once the affected passenger has been accompanied off the aircraft for medical attention, the aircraft is usually refueled and en route to its original destination within one to two hours," he said.
Emirates operates flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and seven other destinations in India from Dubai.
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