Turkish Airlines offers doctors miles to identify themselves in advance
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Giving out free miles to attract doctors on flights is ultimately cheaper than what it would cost for the airline to provide doctors, or the equivalent training for its own staff.
Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves when booking a flight.
The scheme, already offered by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, aims to make it easier to find medically-qualified passenger in the event of an emergency.
Although airline cabin crew do receive medical training, many prefer a GP or nurse to be present to administer drugs or c
