So it seems to me that everyone and their mom is pregnant RIGHT now... and in the height of the vacationing season upon us, it causes me to wonder: When is it safe to fly IF you ARE pregnant?
Let's face it sometimes flying is unavoidable and sometimes pregnancies are a surprise. Right now with gas and oil costs rising people USUALLY lock in on airline low prices, and honestly WHO REALLY BUYS THE INSURANCE?
So, I started scouring the Internet to discover NOT many are aware of flying pregnant.
It is remotely safe..... unless you get motion sick or are HIGH-RISK....up to around 34/36 weeks.
What a lot of people might NOT know is that some airlines have policies restricting flight for pregnant women. AND some insurance companies will have ISSUES with giving birth during a flight SHOULD that happen.
Domestically ALL airlines are on the HONOR SYSTEM: the most stringent being...
American Airlines:
- Doctor's letter required if traveling within four weeks of delivery date.
- Travel within seven days before due date or after delivery requires doctor's letter plus clearance by AA special-assistance coordinator.
and
Spirit Airlines:
- In last month of pregnancy, you need a doctor's letter signed within 72 hours of travel, indicating that, based on a medical examination, travel on specified date doesn't pose a health risk.
- Travel prohibited if signs of labor exist.
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