With a bit of extra care and preparation, women with complication-free pregnancies may fly onboard our flights.
1. Prior to the 28th week of Pregnancy:
- All pregnant passengers are advised to consult their doctors/medical practitioners before traveling.
- Upon check-in, pregnant Women are required to complete and sign the ‘Expectant Mother Medical Certification’ form.
- No certified medical report is required to be presented by the pregnant passenger and no approval from RJ medical advisor is required
2. Beyond the 28th week of Pregnancy:
- All Pregnant passengers are required to be in possession of a prior approval for travel from RJ Medical Advisor (rjdoctor@rj.com).
- The approval is granted based on a certified medical report from the attending Gynecologist, written within seven days prior to the date of departure specifying the following:
- Confirmation of a single or multiple child pregnancy.
- Age of the pregnant passenger.
- Confirmation the pregnancy is progressing without complications.
- Expected date of delivery.
- Clear statement that the pregnant woman is fit to fly
- Upon check-in, the pregnant passenger must complete and sign the “Expectant Mother Medical Certification” (form)
3. Travel is not permitted for:
- Pregnant passengers after the end of 36 weeks for single (Uncomplicated) pregnancies.
- Pregnant passengers after the end of 32 weeks for Multiple (Uncomplicated) pregnancies.
- For women within the first seven days after Normal Delivery.
- For women within the first fourteen days after Caesarian Section.
4. Medical Report Guidelines:
Medical Reports submitted to RJ should have the following:
- Age of the pregnant woman.
- State if the pregnancy is single or multiple.
- State the number of weeks of pregnancy (Gestational age in week).
- State the Expected Date of Delivery.
- State Any complications during pregnancy
- State if the pregnant woman is fit to fly.
- Report should be issued 7 days before the travel date.
5. Tips to Increase Comfort Onboard
- Be careful with your luggage as heavy lifting during pregnancy should be avoided.
- Wear your seatbelt low around the pelvis.
- Walk around the plane at regular intervals throughout the flight.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the flight and avoid eating “heavy” foods which can lead to stomach cramps through prolonged immobility.