“Most airlines allow pregnant people to fly without restriction before 36 weeks of pregnancy,” Bishop says. “Some may request that you bring documentation from your provider stating your gestation age.”
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You can often arrange for priority boarding on airplanes and even some cruise ships if you are pregnant and require additional time or assistance to get to your seats or accommodations. For air travel, making such arrangements in advance is usually unnecessary: Simply speak to a representative from your airline.
Pregnant women can fly in most cases. Travel during first and second trimesters is generally safe. Third trimester travel may require medical clearance. Pregnant women should stay hydrated and move regularly.
If a flight attendant is found to be pregnant, they will stop flying. They will be placed on medical maternity leave until the pregnancy ends. During this time, she may receive some form of compensation (allowance) and health benefits from her employer, but will not be able to work or fly during her pregnancy.
Certain groups are more likely to get upgraded than others. Honeymooners and pregnant women are high on the list, with birthday celebrants not far behind. Solo travellers or couples willing to sit separately stand the best chance of an upgrade.
Generally, air travel before 36 weeks of pregnancy is considered safe for people who aren't dealing with any pregnancy problems. Still, if you're pregnant, it's a good idea to talk with your health care provider before you fly.
In most cases, you can safely travel in your first trimester of pregnancy. The risk for a miscarriage is higher in the early months of pregnancy, but this elevated risk exists even without travel. If you don't have any complications, you can travel as long as you feel well enough to make the journey.
Most airlines allow you to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier. Check with your airline.
Infants over the age of 2 must have their own purchased and ticketed seat. Infants under the age of 2 years old may be held by an adult. However, please be aware that you must notify the airline, so that the child is listed on the ticket.
During a healthy pregnancy, occasional air travel is almost always safe. Most airlines allow you to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier.
Secure Flight requires airlines to ask for the following information when a passenger makes a reservation: full name, date of birth, and gender. Providing the additional information will help prevent misidentification.
If you're expecting, and are looking to take a trip shortly after your baby is born, it's best to wait until they're born before adding them to your booking. This is because airlines require a name and date of birth (as per your baby's passport) to complete the booking, which you won't have to hand before they arrive.