BHUBANESWAR: International flagship carrier Air India (AI) has offered free travel for SUM Hospital fire victims who want to take treatment at hospitals in other metros.
According to a statement released by AI, the carrier is ready to fly critical patients accompanied by one attendant to any major city in India to avail the best medical treatment to aid their recovery.
"#AI offers free tickets to injured, his/her companion and stretcher cases of the fire mishap. Please contact
#Bhubaneswar Airport Manager for help", Air India’s handle tweeted.
Anyone, including patients or rescuers who are critically affected by the unfortunate incident at SUM Hospital on Monday evening, would be flown to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or Chennai free of cost by Air India, AI Station Manager TK Ray told ‘Express'.
The local AI office has communicated the message from AI head office to SUM hospital authorities and requested them to keep track of critically-ill patients.
“In case the health of any patient deteriorates, and he or she needs to be shifted out of Odisha. Our airport staff
have been apprised to facilitate a hassle-free flight,” added Ray.