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
In cases where the flight is operated by another carrier, passengers must check their operating airline’s requirements.