Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 93 Location: Dubai.... for now
Flying Posted: 09-25-05 03:25am
Just to share my recent experience.
Saw my dr before we went for a holiday and
gave me the go signal that I am alright to
travel (on my 6th month now). Did not
ask for a med cert since most airlines
allow prego to fly provided you are less
than 29 weeks (others, less than 8 mos).
Going to our destination was not a
problem. The reservation agent just
asked how many weeks my baby is and
allowed me through without trouble.
Pursers in the plane did not make a fuss
as well.
Coming back home (taking the same
airline), same thing happened. The
reservation agent asked how many weeks I
am and allowed me through without trouble.
When boarding, the purser asked me how
many weeks my baby is but this time she
was also asking to show a med cert. I
said that I do not have one. Purser
enquired if the ground staff required me
to show a med cert? My reply was no.
She allowed me to board the plane but when
we were about to take off, another staff
came up to me and asked if I have a med
cert? My reply was no and explained that
I am just on my 6th month of pregnancy.
After that, nobody bothered me anymore.
I guess they just like to be sure that I
am telling them the truth and that they
are concern 'bout my safety, which I
sincerely appreciate. Actually, the
purser even checked on me and offered me a
bottle of water and gave kind words when
we left.
I really thought they will request me to
get off the plane which happened though to
one of their previous passengers. The
lady was on her 29th week of pregnancy.
Was allowed by the ground staff but was
not accepted to board the plane. What a
stressful and unfortunate incident for
that lady. Have to unload her luggage,
etc.
So, if you are planning to fly anytime
soon specially if your tummy is showing, I
suggest you get a medical certificate from
your dr giving you the a-ok to fly and how
many weeks you are in your pregnancy just
to be sure you don't get inconvenienced in
the plane by pursers or airline staff.
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