Airlines in Asia are now helping to fuel the medical tourism industry

 08-May-17, APEX 

Increasing numbers of citizens from all over the world are traveling abroad for medical treatment not available or unaffordable in their home country. Airlines are fueling the industry by offering discounts for passengers traveling for health purposes and partnering with medical centers and travel councils.

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• ANA is targeting Chinese travelers seeking healthcare in Japan with travel packages.
• Turkish Airlines has offered flights at half price to medical tourists
• Malaysia Airlines has partnered with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council to market Malaysia as a premier healthcare destination

Medical tourists travel all over the world, with Asia as well as South and Central America being popular destinations. These countries offer affordable, available medical care in a holiday-like atmosphere.

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