Pregnant Women
To ensure that flying is safe and comfortable for the pregnant mother and soon-to-be-born child, we have outlined some guidelines for you to follow. With careful preparation, flying when pregnant can be safe and pleasant.
Any women, traveling between 0 - 28 weeks of pregnancy can travel on our flight without a medical certificate. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, a medical certificate is required, stating the expectant mother is fit-to-fly. We will not allow expectant mothers who are pregnant from 37 weeks onwards (for single pregnancy) and 33 weeks onwards (for multiple pregnancies) to fly with us.
For Single Pregnancy
| Period | Restriction |
|---|---|
| 0-28 weeks (End 28th week) | No documents required |
| 29-36 weeks (Beginning 29th week / End 36th week | Medical certificate required |
| 37 weeks onwards (Beginning 37th week) | Not permitted to travel |
For Multiple Pregnancy
| Period | Restriction |
|---|---|
| 0-28 weeks (End 28th week) | No documents required |
| 29-36 weeks (Beginning 29th week / End 36th week | Medical certificate required |
| 37 weeks onwards (Beginning 37th week) | Not permitted to travel |
The medical certificate required for women traveling while pregnant must fulfill the following guidelines:
- Must be signed by the passenger's medical doctor or attending midwife or attending next of kin on a registered clinic or hospital letterhead.
- Must be issued within 7 days from the date of travel
- Clearly state if the pregnancy is single or multiple.
- Clearly state the number of weeks of pregnancy and/or expected date of delivery
- Clearly state that the passenger is fit-to-fly
- Must be easily understood and written in English or Nepali.
Please note that the following details as well:
- The original certificate will be kept by the passenger
- If the pregnant woman states that she is less than 28 weeks pregnant, then she will be accepted without any further questions.
- If the pregnant woman states that she is more than 28 weeks pregnant and does not have a medical certificate, a form must be completed and the Letter of Indemnity to Buddha Air signed by the passenger.
- In all trimesters of pregnancy, we recommend you seek advice from your doctor or gynecologist.
Travel Tips for Expectant Mother/Pregnant Women
- It is advisable for the expectant mother/pregnant woman to travel with a companion. Please request that the companion be seated next to the pregnant woman/expectant mother, so he/she can assist her during the journey.
- Ensure that the companion has the necessary emergency contact numbers.
- Please request to be seated in an aisle seat so that the pregnant woman is free to move around and use the lavatory when needed.
- Do not fasten seat belt too tightly. Be sure to always keep the seat belt fasten in case of turbulence.
- Make sure the copies of medical records and certificates are up to date. Pack them safely in your carry on luggage so that it can be easily retrieved whenever required.