Flying while pregnant

jessebaby · Aug 13th, 2008, 07:20 AM

I am thinking of going away at christmas time, I think by then I will be about 30 weeks. Only going to France for a big family holiday. Would I still be able to fly at this stage of pregnancy?

Thanks xx

Happy · Aug 13th, 2008, 07:22 AM

I think its up to the airline but i'm pretty sure you can't fly without a doctors note after 20 weeks. x

owo · Aug 13th, 2008, 07:47 AM

It depends on the airline. But British Airways won't let you fly after 28 weeks without a doctors note.
If you're in the UK you could always take Eurostar.

Ema · Aug 13th, 2008, 08:18 AM

Depends on the airline, theres alot of girls in the third tri jetting off and they have no problem so i cant see why not

XxX

Spartacus · Aug 13th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I would find out from your insurance company to see what week they insure you up to and also what the airlines policy is.

I know when I went on holiday the airline wouldn't accept any pregnant ladies over 28 weeks so better check before you book!

lolly101 · Aug 13th, 2008, 09:15 AM

Hi!!! I work for a travel agent and most of the charter airlines will only accept you after 28 weeks(on date of return) if you have a doctors letter to say you are fit to fly! Some scheduled airlines(eg BA or British Midland) are up to 34 weeks on return but you need to check the policy of the airline. Long haul destinations are earlier than that.
You need to let your insurance company know that you are pregnant and if you have no complications that should be fine...

Amanda · Aug 13th, 2008, 11:32 AM

I flew to Ibiza when I was 22 weeks with Charlie (24 on the way back), and was told my the travel agent that I'd need a doctors note. So £20 later, I have my note, and when I booked in, they said they didn't need it!

Logiebear · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Most airlines won't fly you past, I think it's 30 weeks, because they aren't insured for you! I would definately check with the airline though. I wouldn't but that's because of the increased risk of DVT that stops me when pregnant.

Chance of a holiday would be a fine thing anyway lol

jessebaby · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Aw great thanks ladies.

x

Aug 13th, 2008, 07:20 AM	#1
jessebaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22	Flying while pregnant I am thinking of going away at christmas time, I think by then I will be about 30 weeks. Only going to France for a big family holiday. Would I still be able to fly at this stage of pregnancy? Thanks xx

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Happy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,887	I think its up to the airline but i'm pretty sure you can't fly without a doctors note after 20 weeks. x

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owo Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chelmsford, UK Posts: 1,208	It depends on the airline. But British Airways won't let you fly after 28 weeks without a doctors note. If you're in the UK you could always take Eurostar.

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Aug 13th, 2008, 08:18 AM	#4
Ema Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11,642	Depends on the airline, theres alot of girls in the third tri jetting off and they have no problem so i cant see why not XxX

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Spartacus Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 830	I would find out from your insurance company to see what week they insure you up to and also what the airlines policy is. I know when I went on holiday the airline wouldn't accept any pregnant ladies over 28 weeks so better check before you book!

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Aug 13th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#6
lolly101 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: poole Dorset Posts: 2,508	Hi!!! I work for a travel agent and most of the charter airlines will only accept you after 28 weeks(on date of return) if you have a doctors letter to say you are fit to fly! Some scheduled airlines(eg BA or British Midland) are up to 34 weeks on return but you need to check the policy of the airline. Long haul destinations are earlier than that. You need to let your insurance company know that you are pregnant and if you have no complications that should be fine...

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Amanda Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester, UK. Posts: 5,214	I flew to Ibiza when I was 22 weeks with Charlie (24 on the way back), and was told my the travel agent that I'd need a doctors note. So £20 later, I have my note, and when I booked in, they said they didn't need it!

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Aug 13th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#8
Logiebear Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,516	Most airlines won't fly you past, I think it's 30 weeks, because they aren't insured for you! I would definately check with the airline though. I wouldn't but that's because of the increased risk of DVT that stops me when pregnant. Chance of a holiday would be a fine thing anyway lol

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Aug 13th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#9
jessebaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22	Aw great thanks ladies. x

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