Press release
Air France and Allianz travel join forces to offer customers teleconsultation services
Since October 1st, 2019, Air France and Allianz Travel have been offering a teleconsultation service. All customers who have purchased an Air France ticket and taken out Allianz Travel Multi-risks or Assistance insurance can at no extra cost benefit from two medical teleconsultations during their…Immediate round-the-clock access to a French-speaking healthcare professional Teleconsultation is a medical consultation carried out remotely with an Allianz Travel nurse or doctor registered with the Medical Council and based in France. A teleconsultation is accessible by videoconference from a smartphone or by telephone.Customers can nowcontact a healthcare professional at any time(including during the night, at weekends and on public holidays) from abroad, and obtain aprescriptionif necessary and subject to the country’s authorization. This teleconsultation service supports and reassures travellers in the event of health problems abroad. They have rapid access to a reliable response concerning a health matter, treatment or referral to recognized and adapted local healthcare…In accordance with medical data protection and security requirements, consultations are completely confidential.Two concrete examples of a teleconsultationA family on holiday in Spain –a mother contacts the teleconsultation service via videoconference for her son’s laryngitis symptoms, which her son suffers from regularly. The doctor assesses the situation and as the patient doesn’t display any serious symptoms, writes out a prescription for the anti-inflammatories that the child…A holiday with friends in Greece –one of the young women presents a red rash on her arm. She anxiously contacts the teleconsultation service by videoconference and shows the doctor her arm. After posing his questions, the doctor reassures her that it doesn’t require urgent attention and recommends a type of cream she can obtain…This is the first time in France that teleconsultation, accessible worldwide(excluding North Korea), isincluded in travel insurance. This type of service is useful fortreating minor symptoms and complements medical assistance, which is usually provided in the travel assistance package. “This new service for our customers offers genuine added value as it reassures travellers when they are away from home, sometimes on the opposite side of the planet. Thanks to teleconsultation, they have peace of mind when travelling…stated Patrick Alexandre, EVP Air France-KLM, Commercial, Sales & Alliances“It is important for us to develop our different services in line with technological innovations and new consumer trends. In this sense, teleconsultation is an integral part of our innovations strategy and constitutes a groundbreaking solution in terms of e-healthcare. This service matches the…said Noël Ghanimé, CEO of Allianz Partners France.Àbout Air FranceAir France, a global airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide. Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe…About Allianz TravelAllianz Travel is a worldwide assistance and travel insurance provider, providing corporate customers and private individuals assistance services in the areas of travel insurance, leisure and mobility, 24/7, 365 days a year. Allianz Travel, Mondial Assistance, and Allianz Assistance are commercial…