Friday, August 19, 2016

Rules Of Popular Airlines For Pregnant Women

Air India allows travel between 32 to 35 weeks on the basis of a ‘fit to travel’ certificate from a doctor. Travel after that till delivery is allowed only in certain urgent circumstances if permitted by the Chief Medical Officer – Air India and then only if accompanied by a doctor.
Jet Airways allows expectant mums in normal health to travel till 32 weeks. From 33 to 36 weeks you need a certificate of fitness from your doctor to travel. After 36 weeks you’ll need to get a certificate from a doctor approved by Jet Airways as well as be accompanied by an MBBS doctor for your flight.
Spice Jet does not allow expectant mums to fly after 35 weeks of pregnancy. Between 28 to 35 weeks they need to have medical clearance.
Indigo Airlines allows travel till 32 weeks provided you have no complication. You will need to give a “fit to fly” letter and a certificate from your doctor confirming how many weeks of pregnancy you have completed.
Women who have complications, high-risk or multiple pregnancies are only allowed to travel before 32 weeks of pregnancy. And even then, they’ll need a fit to travel certificate from a doctor approved by the airline.
19/08/16 Vamshi Krishna/All India Roundup

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