FAQ Answer
FAQ Answer
Pregnancy - I am pregnant, is it safe for me to travel by air?
 | The key focus when considering the pregnant traveller is the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby. Delivery in flight, or diversion in flight to a location, which may not have high quality obstetric services, is undesirable and for this reason, most airlines do not allow travel after 36 weeks for a single pregnancy and after 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Most airlines require a certificate after 28 weeks, confirming that the pregnancy is progressing normally, that there are no complications and the expected date of delivery. |
Before you Fly
- Anaemia - I suffer from anaemia and wonder if this would be a problem when flying.
- Heart Conditions - I have a heart condition; will I be able to travel by air?
- Carriage of Medication - Can I take my medication on board the aircraft?
- Contact Lenses - I wear contact lenses. What is the advice about wearing lenses during my flight and is there any guidance for taking lens solution on board the aircraft?
- Diabetes - I have diabetes, is there any special advice for diabetic people who wish to travel by air?
- DVT - Am I at risk of a blood clot when flying?
- Ear Pain - I notice that I frequently get ear pain when travelling by air, what causes this and what can I do about it?
- Electrically powered medical equipment - Can I take my electrically powered medical equipment in my hand baggage?
- Fear of Flying - I am very nervous at the thought of using air travel as a form of transport. Is there any treatment for my fear of flying and what causes it?
- Jet Lag - What is Jet Lag and how can it be treated?
- Malaria - Is it still a problem these days?
- Nut Allergy - I have a nut allergy, am I at risk while travelling by air?
- Oxygen - I have been told that I require oxygen for my flight. Can I take my own supply?
- Plaster Cast - If I have a broken limb with a plaster cast on, can I still fly?
- Pregnancy - I am pregnant, is it safe for me to travel by air?
- Psychiatric Condition - I have a psychiatric condition, which requires me to take medication and I worry that air travel may worsen my condition or that I may not be able to travel.
- Recent Surgery - I have recently had surgery. Are there any restrictions when travelling by air?
- Reduced Mobility - I have reduced mobility and wish to travel by air. Where can I find more information about my rights to assistance during my journey and will I need a medical certificate?
- Respiratory Disease - I have a lung condition which makes me breathless sometimes. Am I liable to have problems on an airplane?
- Sleep Apnoea - I suffer from sleep apnoea; can I take my Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine on board the aircraft as hand luggage for use in the aircraft cabin?
- Travel Insurance - Do I need to obtain travel insurance for my trip?
- Vaccinations - I am travelling abroad, will I need vaccinations prior to travel?
- Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) - I use a Vagus nerve stimulator as part of my treatment for seizures. Can I take my device on board the aircraft?
- What is the risk of contagious disease (an infection that may be passed from one person to another) when flying?
