Passengers get easier medical aid

BEIJING - TravelSky, the State-owned information technology provider for China's air travel industry, will open its flight-booking database to International SOS to facilitate medical assistance for travelers in case of emergencies.

Through the collaboration, International SOS will be able to gain real-time access to travel bookings and information on TravelSky's global distribution system, according to the agreement, which was signed on Thursday.

Once in operation, the partnership will benefit millions of international air travelers, said Arnaud Vaissie, president and CEO of International SOS, which operates in more than 70 countries, with 25 alarm centers and 31 international clinics.