- For pregnancies free of complications, pregnant travelers may fly without restrictions up to their 32nd week.
- Pregnant passengers traveling after the 32nd week of pregnancy must obtain a medical certificate stating she is fit for air travel. The husband/father must complete an Indemnity freeing the airline from liability.
- Pregnant passengers only require medical clearance if experiencing a pregnancy with complications.
- After the 36th week of pregnancy (for single pregnancies), international travel is not permitted.
- After the 32nd week of pregnancy (for multiple pregnancies), international travel is not permitted.
- Qantas advises pregnant passengers that some countries may have restrictions placed on pregnant travelers in regards to entering foreign countries. Pregnant travelers should verify with the embassy or consulate of a country should there be any question of being allowed to enter a country.
- Cathay Pacific accepts pregnant passengers (single pregnancies) up to their 36th week. Pregnant passengers anticipating a multiple birth are accepted up to their 32nd week.
- A doctor's certificate may be required.
- Cathay Pacific advises against heavy lifting during pregnancy, so particular care should be exercised regarding luggage.
- There are no travel restrictions for pregnant passengers up to their eighth month of pregnancy unless their care provider advises against it.
- Traveling beyond the eighth month of pregnancy means that two sets of medical certificates must be provided. The certificates must be signed by the attending physician dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel, along with the due date and any other considerations that may important inflight.
- After the eighth month of pregnancy two sets of Declaration of Indemnity must also be completed at check-in.
- Japan Airlines asks all pregnant passengers to advise them at the time that the booking is completed.
- Travel after the eighth month of pregnancy, or if a pregnant passenger has previously had a multiple birth means that a medical certificate will be required. The certificate must be signed by the attending physician dated within seven days of departure stating that she is fit to travel, along with the due date and any other considerations that may important inflight.
- For travel within two weeks of the anticipated due date pregnant passengers may only travel if accompanied by an obstetrician.
- Medical clearance is required after the eighth month of pregnancy, and in the case of a complicated pregnancy.
- A doctor's or midwife's letter should be carried from the 28th week of pregnancy onward, confirming that a pregnant passenger is fit to travel, along with the anticipated due date.
- Malaysia Airlines states that air travel is not recommended in the last month of pregnancy up until seven days after delivery.
Tips for Travel During Pregnancy
Air Travel in Pregnancy
