2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Kate Lally)
According to the terms and conditions on both Ryanair and Jet2's websites, certain passengers will need an additional document to be allowed to board their flights. NHS guidelines suggest that most women can travel safely well into their pregnancy , provided they take necessary precautions such as having travel insurance. It is recommended that people ensure their travel insurance covers them for any eventuality, including pregnancy-related medical care during labour, premature birth, and the cost of changing the return trip date if they go into labour.
While each airline has its own guidance, their stances on pregnant women flying at different stages of pregnancy are usually similar. For instance, after a certain point in their pregnancy, women flying with Ryanair and Jet2 will require a medical document, failing which they may be denied boarding. Ryanair's advice states that women can fly up to 28 weeks of pregnancy.
However, once the pregnancy reaches the 28th week, they will need to carry a 'fit to fly' letter from their doctor or midwife. The information on its website further explains that if it's a single pregnancy, travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 36th week of pregnancy. For a twin or triplet pregnancy, a 'fit to fly' letter is required between the 28th and 32nd weeks, and travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy, reports the Express .
"If you have any doubts about your suitability to fly or if you have had any complications while pregnant, please consult your doctor before booking your flights." Jet2 expresses a similar sentiment: "We are not able to carry expectant mothers after: the end of the 35th week of pregnancy in the case of a single pregnancy; or - the end of the 33rd week of pregnancy in the case of multiple pregnancies (for example twins). "After the end of the 27th week of pregnancy, expectant mothers must provide us with a doctor's certificate confirming their stage of pregnancy and that they are fit to fly, failing which we reserve the right to refuse carriage.
This certificate needs to be dated within seven days of the outbound date of travel and 16 days of the inbound date of travel." easyJet's advice also caters to pregnant travelers stating they "you are able to travel until quite late into your pregnancy" but also advises: "If you have experienced any complications during your pregnancy, you should consult your medical practitioner before flying with us. "You can travel up to the end of the 35th week for single pregnancies.
If you are expecting more than one baby you can travel up to the end of the 32nd week.".
