Thursday, 31 March 2011

Air Travel During Pregnancy

 Pregnant passengers within three months of due date are required to present a medical certificate. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within seven days of departure. A limited liability form must also be signed by the pregnant passenger.

    Pregnant travellers will be accepted until 35 weeks of pregnancy.Pregnant travellers are required to complete an Expectant Mothers Information Sheet (available at Philippine Airlines Ticket Offices). The information sheet is valid for seven days from the date of issue. It is also available for download online Expectant Mothers Information Shee


  Pregnant passengers only require medical clearance if experiencing a pregnancy with complications.
 After the 36th week of pregnancy (for single pregnancies), international travel is not permitted.
  After the 32nd week of pregnancy (for multiple pregnancies), international travel is not permitted
  No restrictions for domestic travel, but medical clearance is required to travel past the 36th week for uncomplicated multiple pregnancy.

  Qantas advises pregnant passengers that some countries may have restrictions placed on pregnant travelers in regards to entering foreign countries. Pregnant travellers should verify with the embassy or consulate of a country should there be any question of being allowed to enter a country.


    No travel restrictions for pregnant travelers up to the 28th week of pregnancy. Ryanair may ask a pregnant traveler to sign an indemnity to confirm that pregnancy is not past the 28th week.
    From the 28th to 36th week of pregnancy a doctor's certificate stating that the passenger is fit to travel and the expected due date is required.
    Pregnant women within their last four weeks of pregnancy (last eight weeks if carrying multiples) are not accepted for travel under any circumstances.


    No restrictions during first eight months of pregnancy.A medical information form, MEDIF, is required for pregnant women traveling between two to four weeks of expected delivery date, and travel must be approved by the SAS Medical Department. Travel during this time of pregnancy must be limited to four hours per flight on SASWithin two weeks of due date, pregnant passengers are not permitted to travel.


 Singapore Airlines does not accept pregnant passengers beyond the 35th week of pregnancy for a single, uncomplicated pregnancy, and 32 weeks for an uncomplicated pregnancy of multiples. Pregnant passengers must also obtain a medical certificate, issued by your doctor (including fitness for travel, weeks pregnant, and estimated due date). Reservations may request the medical certification at the time of booking.

If the booking and departure dates are more than one month apart, a new certificate should be issued (by your attending gynaecologist) not more than 3 days before departure. This certificate will have to be presented at check-in when requested.

 Singapore Airlines advises pregnant passengers that some countries may have restrictions placed on pregnant travellers in regards to entering foreign countries. Pregnant travellers should verify with the embassy or consulate of a country should there be any question of being allowed to enter a country.


    Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travelPregnant passengers may not be permitted to sit in the emergency exit row depending on their physical capabilities.Recommends not travelling within 14 days of due date.

 Passengers who are beyond the 35th week of pregnancy will not be accepted for travel on international flights without a doctor's certificate. Travel with a doctor's certificate is also subject to the approval of South African Airways medical officials.

Passengers who are beyond the 36th week of pregnancy will not be accepted for travel on domestic flights without a doctor's certificate. Travel with a doctor's certificate is also subject to the approval of South African Airways medical officials.A doctor's certificate is also required for any high risk/complicated pregnancies regardless of stage of pregnancy (and cleared by the airline's medical desk

  Pregnant women must have completed their journey in full by the 35th week of pregnancy. Flying is not permitted following the 35th week.A medical certificate is required to confirm that the passenger is fit to travel between the 30th and 35th week. Passengers in this period of their pregnancy must contact their Call Centre to arrange such bookings.Pregnant passengers traveling within a month of the due date must obtain a medical certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to trave

Doctor's certificate required if travelling within seven days of due date. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within 72 hours of flight departure.

    Travel is permitted without restrictions until the 28th week of pregnancy provided that the pregnancy is free from complications.Virgin Atlantic asks that their Special Assistance department be informed of pregnancy so that they can supply appropriate inflight health advice. Between the 28th and 36th weeks of pregnancy a doctor's or midwife's certificate is required.

The certificate must state that the passenger is safe for travel and the expected due date (32 weeks if carrying multiples in an uncomplicated pregnancy).Beyond the 36th week of pregnancy, travel is only permitted for medical/compassionate reasons and the pregnant passenger is required to be accompanied
 by a medical escort. This travel is subject to the approval of a Virgin Atlantic doctor.