- Doctor's certificate required if traveling within seven days of due date. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within 72 hours of flight departure.
- Medical certificate required if traveling within four weeks of due date (American Airlines further specifies that this rule applies for a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy).
- Travel is not allowed within seven days before/after delivery for flights that are less than five hours in duration within the United States. Exceptions may be made if the passenger obtains a medical certificate and is cleared by American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator.
- For international travel (or over major bodies of water, as in travel to Hawaii), American Airlines advises against travel within a month of the due date unless she is examined and obtains a medical certificate within 48 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel. Approval from American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator is required within ten days of the due date and seven days after delivery.
- A Special Assistance coordinator can be reached through .
- Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.
- Pregnant passengers may not be permitted to sit in the emergency exit row depending on their physical capabilities.
- Recommends not traveling within 14 days of due date.
- Pregnant passengers traveling within a month of the due date must obtain a medical certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel.
- Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.
- Northwest airlines further suggests toting medical records, booking an aisle seat for freer movement during the flight, wearing comfortable shoes, and placing a pillow against the lower back to ease strain.
- No restrictions for pregnant travelers.
- Delta Airlines does suggest referring to a medical professional to make sure that pregnant passengers traveling within one month of due date are fit to travel.
- No restrictions for pregnant travelers.
Tips for Travel During Pregnancy
Air Travel in Pregnancy
