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 may be required to complete and sign this 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:
- 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.
- Gestational age and name 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
-Issuance date
-The passenger can submit his own doctor slip or use this form as a guidance
- Upon check-in, the pregnant passenger must complete and sign the “‘Expectant Mother Medical Certification’ form.”
3. Travel is permitted for:
- Travel is allowed for single tone uncomplicated pregnancy until the end of 36 weeks (36 weeks 6 days)
- Travel is allowed for multiple tone uncomplicated pregnancy until the end of 32 weeks (32 weeks 6 days)
4. Travel is not permitted for:
- For women within the first seven days after Normal Delivery.
- For women within the first fourteen days after Caesarian Section.
5. 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.
- Indemnity form shall be signed all the time
6. 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.