With the addition of MedLink to Omni’s inflight services, crews will be able to consult directly with one of MedLink’s 15 board-certified emergency physicians at any time during flight – 24 hours-a-day.

"Now our passengers can rest assured that, should they ever require it, medical assistance is always only a phone call away," says Trisha Frank, Director of Marketing at Omni Air.

"Omni’s decision is further proof of airlines’ shift in thinking – with a focus on medical safety issues," says Joan Sullivan Garrett, president of MedAire. "This agreement speaks to Omni’s commitment to its customers and illustrates the airline’s understanding that medical emergencies can occur anywhere – even on flights of shorter duration. In fact, we deal with more than 360 inflight medical emergency situations per month, so we can provide peace of mind to passengers and help crew members by providing an additional level of confidence as they work to manage an inflight illness or injury."

Founded in 1993 as a B-727 cargo operator, Omni began DC-10 passenger operations in December 1997. Additional information can be found on their website at www.omniairintl.com.