| Pregnant and Flying - Europe and AfricaEuropean and African based airlinesBritish Midland-
No travel restrictions up to the 30th week of pregnancy.
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A doctor's certificate is required for pregnant travelers in their 30th to 36th week of pregnancy. Travel after the 36th week of pregnancy is not normally allowed.
Virgin Atlantic-
Travel is permitted without restrictions until the 28th week of pregnancy provided that the pregnancy is free from complications.
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Virgin Atlantic asks that their Special Assistance department be informed of pregnancy so that they can supply appropriate inflight health advice.
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Between the 28th and 34th weeks of pregnancy a doctor's certificate is required. The certificate must state that the passenger is safe for travel and the expected due date.
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Beyond the 34th week of pregnancy, travel is only permitted for medical/compassionate reasons and the pregnant passenger is required to be accompanied by a nurse or doctor. This travel is subject to the approval of a Virgin Atlantic doctor.
Aeroflot-
Doctor's certificate required if traveling within four weeks of due date.
Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and must be dated within seven days of flight departure.
Easyjet-
No restrictions for pregnant passengers traveling up to the 27th week of pregnancy.
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Doctor's certificate required if traveling between the 28th and 35th week of pregnancy. Certificate must be issued by a doctor, Easyjet does not accept medical certificates supplied by a registered midwife.
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No travel is permitted beyond the 36th week of pregnancy.
South African Airways-
South African Airways advises against travel after the 34th week of pregnancy.
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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.
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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.
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