What illness can you not fly with?

if you suffer from or have had:
  • angina or chest pain at rest.
  • an infectious disease (e.g. chickenpox, flu), including COVID-19.
  • decompression sickness after diving (sometimes called 'the bends')
  • increased pressure in the brain (due to bleeding, injury or infection)
  • infection of your ears or sinuses.
  • recent heart attack.




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Infectious diseases – If you have the measles, flu, chickenpox, or any other infectious disease, you are advised not to fly until you have been cleared by your doctor.

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Airlines reserve the right to waive off any applicable penalties at their discretion. If you would like to cancel your flight due to medical reasons, please contact the airline directly with a copy of your medical certificate requesting them to waive any applicable cancellation fees.

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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Personal Issue - Consumers who purchase nonrefundable tickets, but are unable to travel for a personal reason, such as being sick or late to the airport, are not entitled to a refund.

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There is a chance that you could get in trouble if your airline finds out your doctor's note is fake. You may be asked to leave the plane, and you could also face legal penalties. It is important to be honest with your airline and provide them with accurate information.

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People with severe asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may need onboard oxygen or supplemental oxygen to adapt to reduced air pressure in airplane cabins. (Airplane cabins are pressurized for high altitudes, which means there is less oxygen in the air during the flight.)

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If you suspect you may be too sick to fly, he recommends a medical risk assessment that considers both the seriousness of the symptoms as well the potential diagnosis. And if your doctor says don't fly -- don't fly.

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Flying while sick may aggravate your symptoms. Passengers who are deemed unfit to fly may be denied boarding by airlines. It is possible to fly in an air ambulance if you have a fever.

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2. What is denied boarding?
  • for health, safety, or security reasons;
  • for failing to follow airline rules or instructions;
  • because a passenger does not have appropriate travel documents; or.
  • the passenger has failed to respect check-in and departure gate cut-off time limits.


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One of the major challenges when flying with a cold is the likelihood of experiencing clogged ears. This is especially true during take off and landing. The Eustachian tube connects the inner ear with the back of the throat and works to balance the pressure between the outside air and your body.

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Since travelling by plane can be very uncomfortable when you have an ear infection, it is best to avoid flying whenever you are feeling ill. It is especially important if the ear infection is making it harder to clear your ears as this means you are more likely to experience problems.

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