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Air travel during pregnancy

Mums-to-be aboard SkyAlps

For all women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, travelling by air is safe and efficient. However, due to the increased risk of thrombosis during pregnancy, it is recommended to wear compression stockings for the duration of the flight. Moreover we recommend that you contact your doctor and make sure that travelling by plane does not compromise the progress of your pregnancy.

 

Please note: when booking their ticket, mothers-to-be are asked to indicate their pregnancy by ticking the box to request special assistance at the airport and requesting the ‘pregnant woman’ (PREG) service. Furthermore, for safety reasons, it is not possible for pregnant women to check in online.

Is a medical certificate necessary to fly with SkyAlps?

In general, up to the 27th week of pregnancy there are no restrictions, but thereafter, different rules apply depending on the health of the mother-to-be.

 

Single pregnancy without complications

 

Up to the 31st week of pregnancy No specific requirement
From the 32nd until the 35th week of pregnancy Compulsory submission of a medical certificate
From the 36th week onwards Air travel is not allowed
   

Multiple pregnancy and/or pregnancy with complications

 

Up to the 27th week of pregnancy No specific requirement
From the 28th until the 32nd week of pregnancy Compulsory submission of a medical certificate
From the 33rd week onwards Air travel is not allowed
   

 

What information must the medical certificate contain?

If you are going through the period of your pregnancy that requires you present to the staff at the departure airport a medical certificate issued by the doctor with whom you are being treated, make sure that the certificate has the following characteristics:

 

  • The certificate must not have been issued more than 7 days before the date of departure.
  • The certificate must contain confirmation that the air travel presents no risk to the passenger or the progress of the pregnancy.
  • The certificate must indicate the expected date of delivery.
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