Expectant Mothers
Safety and comfort are of paramount importance to us. As an expectant mother there is some important information you should know about air travel:
• Etihad Airways allows pregnant women to travel up to the end of the 36th week of their pregnancy.
• Pregnant travellers who are expecting multiple children must travel before the end of the 36th week of their pregnancy.
• If the pregnancy is 28 weeks or more, the traveller will be required to submit a Medical Certificate issued by her physician stating fitness for travel, number of weeks pregnant and estimated due date.
• We recommend travellers avoid air travel up to 7 days after delivery.
• We advise guests the following:
(a) Wearing compression stockings and elevating feet during flight as the threat of thrombosis is increased in
pregnancy.
(b) Avoid lifting heavy weights during pregnancy, so particular care should be taken regarding baggage.
Medical certificate for pregnant women
The medical certificate required for women traveling during pregnancy must adhere to the
following guidelines:
• Signed by the guest’s medical doctor or attending midwife.
• Written on a clinic/hospital letterhead and/or stamped by the medical doctor or attending midwife.
• Issued within 7days from the date of travel.
• State if the pregnancy is single or multiple.
• State the number of weeks of pregnancy and/or the Expected Date of Delivery (EDD).
• State that the guest is fit to fly.
• Be easily understood and written in English or Arabic, other languages are acceptable but must be verified by Etihad Airways check-in staff.