Still in Kathmandu!

We are still in Kathmandu. We have had to postpone our helicopter flight until tomorrow. One of the last remaining people leaving last night unfortunately fainted in the airport just before checking in and hit their head. As a result they were refused access to the aircraft and to fly out! We had a panic phone call at 19.30 and sent one of the team to collect them from the airport and take them to hospital.

We have now had to rearrange everything and assist the client, deal with the local hospital doctors and get a discharge and 'fit to fly' certificate. This has to be sent to the insurers for confirmation that the client can be repatriated to the UK on the next available flight.

We will not leave until we are sure that the client is well and confirmed on a flight.

We have, however, decided that three of us will take the helicopter tomorrow in any event and one will stay behind to ensure the client leaves OK.

Following a review of the arrangements myself, Mark Kelly and Pete Bradley (medic) will fly out in the helicopter at 08.30 tomorrow. Mark Wood will stay with the client if necessary and return to the UK. If all goes well Mark will be on the flight tomorrow with us.

Fingers crossed!