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What injuries should you not fly with?

recent heart attack. recent stroke. recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing.



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It will depend on your cast and the accommodation you'll need as to whether you can fly with a broken ankle or leg. If you have a below-knee plaster and can bend your knee, you'll be able to sit in a normal seat. However, if your cast covers your knee, you'll need special seating arrangements.

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We recommend avoiding sports for in the first 72 hours following a sprained ankle. Can you fly with a sprained ankle? You can fly with sprained ankle. Remember to keep it elevated and wear a bandage to help with compression.

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If you are flying within the USA and have no checked baggage to a final destination, then skipping the final leg of a journey is usually fine.

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A doctor's note for travel cancellation is a letter detailing why a patient must cancel their trip, usually due to an illness or injury.

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It is typically recommended that you wait 6 weeks after any major lower limb surgery before flying. Patients may be able to fly on short-haul or domestic flights sooner, usually within 3 to 4 weeks, but they should always consult their surgeon to ensure there is no increased risk of blood clots.

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Generally, no. It is customary for airlines to cancel the rest of the itinerary if the passenger does not show for any leg.

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