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(updated: 28-02-2018)
Pregnant Women & New Born
No women in more than 35 weeks of pregnancy will be allowed to travel on AI flights under normal circumstances. From 32 to 35 weeks of pregnancy, a medical Fit-To-Fly certificate is to be produced from treating Obstetrician. Certificate shall not be obtained more than 3 days prior to departure.
Cases of multiple pregnancy or complicated pregnancy are not accepted beyond 32nd weeks.
In cases of new-born babies, air travel is not permitted for an infant who is less than 14 days old. If there is a need for travel for saving the life, medical certificate from Obstetrician and Pediatrician shall be obtained and must be accompanied by a doctor.
Unaccompanied Minors.
Air India provides committed services for unaccompanied minors. All required documents shall be filled and submitted to Air India office 3 days prior to date of travel.
A child is considered minor when he or she is above 5 years of age but less than 16 years. For other routes, the child is a minor if he or she is above 5 years but less than 12 years of age.
Air India also provides assistance of Airhostess to accompany a child who is less than 5 years of age. This facility is available for Air India operated flights only. Also, this facility is available only when a request for the same is made at least 3 days in advance of travel date.
For the Disabled
Air India reserves the right to refuse carriage of a person on its flights if these conditions exist:
a) Persons refusing to submit to requirements of carriage.
b) Persons with infections who can cause the same to other passengers or make the others on flights discomfort.
c) Persons on stretcher, incubator or with severe immobility, severe hearing or vision impairment, unless they are accompanied by an escort.
Wheelchair cases
There are no charges for wheelchair usage at all airports for any class of travelers.
For incapacitated passengers, medical clearance is not required if the assistance is required only at airport and at time of embarkation and disembarkation. For the passengers who do not need medical clearance but need only assistance, FREMEC certificate from any carrier can serve as a valid medical document provided it is still valid.
Passengers are allowed to carry their own wheelchairs or assistive devices in cabin, provided there is space for the same. Else, it can be put in the baggage hold from where it can be retrieved for use by passenger. If the passenger wants to put his wheelchair in checked in baggage, they have the option of using airport wheelchair till the plane door.
Stretcher cases
Only 1 stretcher is allowed per flight and that too only in Economy class. It is the Medical Services Deptt from which clearance for stretcher cases is required. MEDIF forms are required to be filled and these shall also include the treating physician’s certificate and the passenger declaration.
In cases where permanent disability of passenger is established, there is no need for furnishing a MEDIF form every time a flight is to be taken. Rather, FREMEC form can do the needful.
Mentally retarded cases
They are not allowed if they are not accompanied by suitable attendant. Treating doctors certificate is required. There is also a requirement to have the injectable sedative medicine prescribed by the doctor.
Visually Impaired Cases
Visually impaired passengers are allowed to travel with their trained dogs provided these are properly restrained, muzzled and seated on a moisture absorbent mat. Dogs are not allowed on seat. Also, if traveling to a foreign land, the laws and rules of destination countries must be observed and all formalities related to it shall be completed before embarking on journey.
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Suchesh Rayan Dsouza
Posted on 02-Jul-2023Admin Reply :
samu
Posted on 28-Jul-2019Admin Reply :
If there is no complication and yours is a single pregnancy, then it is not needed. Please note that the pregnancy progress shall be calculated on the basis of travel date.
Ranjinibiju
Posted on 30-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
If you are 32 weeks pregnant at the time of travel, you need a fit to fly certificate.
Ibraheem Kareem
Posted on 17-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
The airline does not provide it, However, reference can be made with the proforma of Spicejet airline for the purpose of taking content relevant for you. It is available at: http://baggage-allowance.info/blog/spicejet-fit-to-fly-certificate-proforma/. Even doctors also have this.
Shani
Posted on 11-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
Airline does not provide the baggage handling facility, However, you can check for the porter services from airport authorities.
Nikita Lahoti
Posted on 06-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
Please check with the airline customer service regarding the same.
BASIL KURIAN
Posted on 13-May-2019Admin Reply :
This certificate can be had from your treating obstretrician and is quite common. You do not need it specifically from the airline.
We have the Spicejet proforma for your reference at http://baggage-allowance.info/blog/spicejet-fit-to-fly-certificate-proforma/
Sima char
Posted on 10-May-2019Admin Reply :
Yes, you need a fit to fly certificate from obstetrician which is not more than 3 days old from date of travel.
Uma Muthusamy
Posted on 22-Dec-2018Admin Reply :
Australia Toll Free Number of Air India office:
1800 247 463
Email ID: traveldocs@airindia.in
You will have to contact the airline local office for the same and explain the requirements. They will guide you on what all docs are needed for travelling in india with this condition. No worries, special assistance will be provided. It is the duty of airline to provide it.
chandani
Posted on 11-Sep-2018Admin Reply :
It is not needed, if there is no pregnancy related complication and is a single pregnancy. However, you shall still have consultation with doc about travel and carry your pregnancy report which might be asked for as a proof of progress of pregnancy.
Garima
Posted on 11-Sep-2018Admin Reply :
You can make the request at the time of ticket booking and even a few days before the travel date.
Moinuddin
Posted on 29-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
Kids are already accompanied by an adult. Airline staff can guide her for all procedures but they will not be holding the baggage or carrying the kids. However, you can still request assistance from Air India for confirmation.
Pratap
Posted on 19-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
It is always a good idea to carry a Fit to Fly certificate, if it can be obtained by the passenger before travel.
Parmjit kaur
Posted on 15-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
If travelling economy, 2 bags of 23 kg each are allowed in check-in per adult or child passenger. Infant allowed 1 check in bag of 10 kg. In cabin, 8 kg is the allowance per adult or child passenger. Infants not allowed cabin allowance.
Litty a eapen
Posted on 19-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
The proforma of this certificate is generally available with the doctors.
We have one from Spicejet. This can be found at http://baggage-allowance.info/blog/spicejet-fit-to-fly-certificate-proforma/.
You can make use of the same content for Air India as well.
kiran shah
Posted on 15-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
PLease get in touch with the airline in this respect.
Bahader Singh
Posted on 17-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
You just have to inform the airline about it. They will tell the docs needed, if any. Please contact their Special Assistance team for this.
anit gandhi
Posted on 16-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
yes, it can be taken within permitted free baggage allowance limits for check in baggage.
kadar
Posted on 09-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
No need for fit to fly certificate because she is less than 32 weeks of pregnancy.
RASHMIN ACHALIA
Posted on 29-Jan-2017Admin Reply :
Women can travel till 32 weeks of pregnancy. This period can be extended to 35 weeks if normal delivery is expected. A certificate from doctor is required.
A physician can travel as an escort with the pregnant lady on authority of the Chief Medical Officer of Air India only in case when the travel is done close to period of delivery.
Ritu
Posted on 24-Oct-2016Admin Reply :
PLease contact the airline in this respect..
MOHAMMED RAMSHID PP
Posted on 04-Oct-2016Admin Reply :
No she does not need it unless hers is a case of multiple pregnancies or complications.
Aarti
Posted on 23-Sep-2016Admin Reply :
If she needs help of an assistance in flight, it is suggested that she is accompanied by an assistant. Airline staff will not administer any medicine or help in eating food. Airline cabin crew will assist in taking the patient till washroom but will not assist in providing personal assistance any further.
For detailed queries, we suggest you speak to airline directly.
Anita Kathe
Posted on 07-Sep-2016Admin Reply :
Please contact the airline directly for this special assistance. They will also inform you what other docs would be needed. They might require a fit-to-fly certification.
luikham
Posted on 23-Aug-2016Admin Reply :
It is available with the treating doctors.
Amy
Posted on 17-Jul-2016Admin Reply :
Yes, this assistance can be provided. You need to get in touch with the airline local office for this and well in advance of your travel date. Please refer to this link for more details: http://airindia.in/special-needs-faqs.htm#q1
Sajith
Posted on 11-Jul-2016Admin Reply :
yes, she can travel.
Venkatesh Padmanabhan
Posted on 24-Jun-2016Admin Reply :
Air India will only provide assistance is guiding the passenger through airport.
Manoj balani
Posted on 11-Apr-2016Admin Reply :
At first, medicines might be permitted to be carried, though not in a cabin bag. You might be allowed to carry these in hand. You shall request for through check in with Air India.
zeena dsouza
Posted on 11-Mar-2016Admin Reply :
You can travel upto 35 weeks of pregnancy, but after completing 32 and up to 35 weeks, there is a requirement of Fit to Fly certificate. Thus, if you would be 32 week pregnant on date of travel and that week would not have ended, then you can travel even without a Fit to Fly certificate.
Please note that this provision is for single and normal pregnancy cases only.