When can't I fly?

madisonlindy · October 2009

I want to go visit family in December. My third tri starts in Jan. Is it normal to fly that far into pregnancy?

IrishBrideND · October 2009

I will be flying the first week of my third tri. I was told its fine.

bmstee03 · October 2009

Most airlines won't let you fly after 28 weeks.

RoRed5 · October 2009

I'd double check with your OB and the airline (each airline has different rules and requirements) but that seems plenty early enough to me.

IrishBrideND · October 2009

From what I just found online, as long as its less than a 4 hour flight, you can fly up to week 32 (assuming you have complications and such)

EmmieB · October 2009

I'm flying home to Dallas @ 34weeks. My OB says that's the last week she'll let me fly. But it's thanksgiving and I'm not going to not go unless there are complications.

I should double check with the airline...

ETA - from the American Airlines FAQ:

A medical certificate is required if travel is within 4 weeks of the delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy

For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after the delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator.

For International travel or any flights over the water, travel is not advised within 30 days of the due date, unless the passenger is examined by an obstetrician within 48 hours of outbound departure and certified in writing as medically stable for flight. Travel within 10 days of the due date for International travel must have clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinators. Travel within 7 days after delivery requires clearance as well.

React's Girl · October 2009

I flew to FL at 30 weeks and I was fine, and baby was fine. Just make sure you get an end seat!

JenGK · October 2009

bmstee03:
Most airlines won't let you fly after 28 weeks.

I don't know where you're getting this from. I flew well into the third trimester on different airlines with DS and never encountered a problem. My OB will let me fly up until 36 weeks if there are no complications.

Here's an old link from Baby Center on policies -- you'll see that most airlines don't have restrictions until well into month 9. https://www.babycenter.com/0_airline-policies-for-pregnant-travelers_6976.bc

madisonlindy · October 2009

Thanks so much! There are some really good prices on tickets and I'd rather not wait to ask my doctor. I have no idea how to get a hold of her unless we have an appt. and when I call all I get is a nurse. The flight is a total of 5 hours which includes a 1 hour layover so 4 hours in a plane.

TrishB98 · October 2009

Most airlines will let you fly up to 14 days before delivery. I'm flying at 28 and didn't think twice about it.

sammy.k · October 2009

Im flying at ~29 weeks. My OB said it was fine.?

Mrs.BoomBoom · October 2009

I'll probably be flying up until 36 weeks

Mrs.BoomBoom · October 2009

EmmieB:
ETA - from the American Airlines FAQ:

A medical certificate is required if travel is within 4 weeks of the delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy

For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after the delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator.

For International travel or any flights over the water, travel is not advised within 30 days of the due date, unless the passenger is examined by an obstetrician within 48 hours of outbound departure and certified in writing as medically stable for flight. Travel within 10 days of the due date for International travel must have clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinators. Travel within 7 days after delivery requires clearance as well.

I just didn't tell them! LOL I flew 2 weeks before delivery and 2 days after when I went from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada to place my 1st for adoption.

zeptattoo · October 2009

Check with the airline. Even if your OB is fine with it, the airline might say no.

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