Certain passengers of Ryanair and Jet2 will require an additional document to be permitted to board their flights, as per the terms and conditions stated on both airlines’ websites.
NHS guidelines suggest that most women can travel safely well into their pregnancy, provided they take necessary precautions such as obtaining travel insurance. It is recommended that travellers ensure their insurance covers any potential scenarios, including pregnancy-related medical care during labour, premature birth, and the cost of altering the return trip date if labour occurs.
While each airline has its own specific guidance, their policies regarding pregnant women flying at different stages are generally similar. For instance, after reaching a certain point in their pregnancy, women travelling with Ryanair and Jet2 will need to provide a medical document or risk being denied boarding.
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Ryanair’s advice states that “you may fly up to 28 weeks of pregnancy” and once a pregnancy reaches week 28 “you will need to carry a completed ‘fit to fly’ letter from your doctor/midwife”. Further information on its website adds: “If you have a single pregnancy, travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 36th week of your pregnancy; For a twin/triplet pregnancy, a ‘fit to fly’ letter is required between 28-32 weeks, and travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy.
“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.”, reports the Express.
Jet2’s policy echoes this sentiment, stating: “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 7 days of the outbound date of travel and 16 days of the inbound date of travel.”
easyJet’s guidance is similar, stating “you are able to travel until quite late into your pregnancy” but adds: “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”.
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