Planning to fly during pregnancy? It's generally safe, but each airline has specific rules about when you can fly and what documentation you need.
Airline Pregnancy Policies
Medical Certificate Requirements
- 📋 When needed: After 28 weeks for most airlines
- 📋 What it states: Fitness to fly, expected due date, no complications
- 📋 How recent: Must be issued within 7 days of travel date
- 📋 Who issues: Any MBBS or OB-GYN doctor
Comfort Tips
- 💺 Aisle seat: Easy bathroom access — essential in 2nd/3rd trimester
- 💧 Hydrate: Cabin air is very dry — drink extra water
- 🧦 Compression socks: Reduce swelling on flights over 2 hours
- 🚶 Walk around: Every 30 minutes to prevent DVT (blood clots)
- 🛡️ Seatbelt: Below the belly, across the hips — ask crew for extension if needed