Travel during Pregnancy

DOMESTIC SECTORS:
In Kingfisher Airlines, expectant mothers are permitted to fly till the 36th week of pregnancy provided they are in normal health and there are no complications. After the 28th week, in case of prior complications, the expectant mother will be required to carry a certificate from her obstetrician stating that the pregnancy is progressing normally, that there are no complications and the expected day of delivery. Between 36th & 38th week, expectant mother may be permitted to fly provided she has fitness to fly certificate from obstetrician and is accompanied by a doctor with at least an MBBS degree. Flying is not permitted post 38th Week. Post delivery the mother is permitted to fly 48 hrs after normal delivery provided she has a fitness to fly certificate from her treating obstetrician.

INTERNATIONAL SECTORS :
In Kingfisher Airlines, expectant mothers are permitted to fly till the 36th week of pregnancy provided they are in normal health and there are no complications. After the 28th week, in all cases, the expectant mother will be required to carry a certificate from her obstetrician stating that the pregnancy is progressing normally, that there are no complications and the expected day of delivery.

In case of complicated single pregnancy or uncomplicated multiple pregnancy, expectant mothers are permitted to fly till the 32th week of pregnancy. In both these cases, the expectant mother is required to provide a fitness to fly certificate from Obstetrician and she should be accompanied by a doctor with at least an MBBS degree.

Travel with Children/Infants

Neonates are not permitted to travel within the first 48 hrs of birth; however, in cases of emergency, neonates may be allowed to travel with medical clearance from neonatologist, stating that the neonate is fit to fly. Neonates should also be accompanied by a medical escort trained to handle neonatal emergencies, if any, during the flight.

Post delivery, the mother is permitted to fly along with her baby only after 7 days from the date of delivery of the baby and after providing a medical certificate stating that, both the mother and the baby are fit to fly.

In an exigency, wherein life saving treatment is mandatory for the infant, the mother may be permitted to fly with the new born provided the newborn is certified fit to fly by the concerned pediatrician and is accompanied by a doctor with at least an MBBS degree.

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