In this section, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about possible medical problems involving air travel. Please note, however, that this general information does not in any way purport to override advice offered by your doctor concerning the potential dangers of travel to you as an individual.
To try to ensure your enjoyment of your holiday is not compromised in any way after you arrive at your destination, you will also find a range of tips on how to beat jetlag.
In recent years, the provision of medical help and medication on board aircraft has improved enormously. Today, for instance, aircraft are equipped with defibrillators in case a passenger suffers a heart attack while in the air. The Medical Service of the Austrian Airlines Group is always keen to meet new challenges, and we use the very latest medical equipment available for the benefit of our passengers.