pregnant........

[trina]

I think the airline allowed pregnant woman to travel until 30 weeks of pregnancy... with consent of their resident doctor....

[Piamed]

I think the airline allowed pregnant woman to travel until 30 weeks of pregnancy... with consent of their resident doctor....

Very true although benb and someone else spoke of different stages being acceptable.

I think someone posted on one of benb's threads that his wife was 8 months and still allowed to travel although she had to have a medical at the airport.

[benb]

Very true although benb and someone else spoke of different stages being acceptable.

I think someone posted on one of benb's threads that his wife was 8 months and still allowed to travel although she had to have a medical at the airport.

Its 35 weeks (~7.5 months) for most airlines. 32 weeks if expecting twins. Anything more and you would need a doctor's letter or the airline will refer you to the doctor at the airport for clearance. It is to state that it is unlikely that you would go into labour during the flight given the due date.

My wife is just over 4 months and waiting for a spouse visa which she applied on 19th May 2008.

Best Wishes

[Geraldine]

Better check with the airline first, I remember phoning Emirates and asked about my flying at around 5months, they said it was ok then. At my stopover at Dubai, the ground steward asked for a medical certificate, I explained that I dont need one, she didnt allow me to board the plane but I reasoned out that Im fit to fly and that I phoned Emirates about it. I asked to see their manager and after explaining to him that I dont need a letter from a doctor he just asked me to walk and see if Im alright and fit...then he said I can board the plane.

Make sure you bring a medical certificate that you are fit to fly at so and so weeks of pregnancy. In the plane the stewardess will ask you again if they can see a medical certificate.

Hope that helps.

[Piamed]

Better check with the airline first, I remember phoning Emirates and asked about my flying at around 5months, they said it was ok then. At my stopover at Dubai, the ground steward asked for a medical certificate, I explained that I dont need one, she didnt allow me to board the plane but I reasoned out that Im fit to fly and that I phoned Emirates about it. I asked to see their manager and after explaining to him that I dont need a letter from a doctor he just asked me to walk and see if Im alright and fit...then he said I can board the plane.

Make sure you bring a medical certificate that you are fit to fly at so and so weeks of pregnancy. In the plane the stewardess will ask you again if they can see a medical certificate.

Hope that helps.

Very good points!!