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37 Camilla Ingman/Ceramics Glass travel aid pack A travel and information pack that aims to combat the headline phenomenon of eeconomy-class syndromef, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The pack is given out by the airline as standard on those flights where passengers are at most risk, or to those passengers identified as having increased risk, including people over 40, expectant mothers and people recovering from surgery. The travel aid pack is a contemporary capsule containing appropriate medicine, mineral water, travel stockings, written massage instructions, information about the condition and counter measures that can be taken when on the plane. It aims to reassure travellers of all ages and abilities.

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