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Like any other airline, Etihad also offers special assistance to people in special conditions. Whether children, expectant mothers or people with certain medical conditions, Etihad extends on-ground and on-board assistance to enable them to travel comfortably.
Children: Infants are children below 2 years of age. Infants are required to be seated in the laps of adults accompanying them. However, the children of more than 2 years of age are required to have separate seat. For every child who is in age group of 6 months to 3 years and needs to be seated in a separate chair, there are special requirements of design and quality standards to be met. These standards vary from country to country.
Unaccompanied Minors: Children from age of 5 and up to 12 years, when travelling alone, are called unaccompanied minors. Above the age of 12 years and below 16 years, they are called Young Passengers. Even they can avail of the UM services if asked by their parents or guardians. It is important to note that the UM service needs to be availed at least a week before scheduled travel by contacting nearest Etihad office and completing the required documentation.
Expectant Mothers: Women who are expected to have single or multiple children are allowed to travel without the Medical certificate during up to 28 weeks of pregnancy.
From 29th week and up to end of 32nd week (for multiple pregnancies) and 36th week (for single pregnancy), Medical certificate from mid-wife or doctors is required which shall state her fitness for travel, approximate due date of delivery and the number of weeks for which she is pregnant. The certificate shall be issued within the immediately preceding 7 days of travel date and shall state that you are fit to fly. It shall be duly stamped, signed and issued by doctor or attending midwife. Thereafter, pregnant women are not accepted for travel on Etihad Airways.
Visually Impaired: The permanently blind passengers are not required to have medical clearance except when they are travelling in groups. Temporarily blind passengers do need medical clearances through the MEDIF.
Visually impaired people are allowed to carry their service dogs inside the cabin provided they are properly trained, restrained and muzzled. These dogs have to be seated on a moisture absorbent mat which is to be carried inside the aircraft.
You need to inform about your special requirements during the time of making the reservations. For carrying dog inside cabin, you are required to inform about it at least 48 hours before flight time.
Prior Medical Clearance requirements
There is a need for people in following special conditions to get prior medical clearances. These are:
a. contagious or communicable disease;
b. if passenger is likely to be a hazard for other passengers or flight due to his special condition
c. passenger is not able to care for himself
d. passenger has unstable medical condition
e. travelling with a prematurely born infant
f. passenger need oxygen, injectable medicines and other such equipment in the flight.
g. requiring a stretcher.
Personal Care Attendant is required when passenger is not capable of feeding or administering medicines by self and/or are not able to use lavatory on their own.
Personal Safety Attendant is needed along with passenger when the latter is on stretcher, is mentally disabled and has severe mobility, visual or hearing problems.
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Sarah Cecilia Moynihan
Posted on 02-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
We are sorry to inform that the airline does not provide baggage carriage or handling on your behalf, if you are pregnant. It is advisable to take a travel companion along.
Sandamali wanniarachchi
Posted on 11-May-2019Admin Reply :
Please get in touch with the airline customer service directly. Etihad is one of the best global airlines. They will surely take care to ensure that you have a nice journey.
Dr, James Welch
Posted on 28-Dec-2018Admin Reply :
Generally, passengers in special conditions are allowed to board ahead of others.
hiteshkumar patel
Posted on 08-Oct-2018Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned the number of weeks pregnancy. However, if the pregnancy is in 29th week to 38th week period and is a single pregnancy, a medical certificate is required. Similarly, if pregnancy is multiple and between 29th week and 32nd week the medical certificate is required. The certificate shall state her fitness for travel, approximate due date of delivery and the number of weeks for which she is pregnant. The certificate shall be on official letterhead, stamped by attending doctor or midwife. This certificate would be valid for 3 weeks from date of issue.
venu
Posted on 18-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
Airline will itself cancel the flight if it is not possible to land in Kochi.
Ramadhani
Posted on 11-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
From 29th month onwards and up to 36th week, the airline would need a medical certificate of her fitness and allow her to fly.
Ramadhani
Posted on 11-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
Please elaborate on what you intend to say. It is better to have the certificate from the treating or attending doctor, if possible.
Mayssa
Posted on 07-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
Yes it is a formal certificate and is to be issued on doc's letterhead. This certificate is to be submitted from the beginning of the 29th week to the end of the 36th week in case of single pregnancy.
Kristi
Posted on 27-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
yes, this is to be done. You can even show it during the time of checking at the airport.
Elaine Wright
Posted on 28-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Till the end of 36 weeks of pregnancy, women can be accepted for air travel by Etihad. From beginning of 29th week till end of 36 weeks, medical certificate is required.
KC
Posted on 28-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Yes, you will need a fit to fly certificate.
Fatema
Posted on 17-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Since airline prohibits travel from beginning of 37th week onwards, you are within this limit technically but we would suggest that you seek prior approval of airline for this purpose. Fit to Fly certificate would be required.
Heidie Emma Yabut
Posted on 15-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Medical certificate is required. What is to be written or mentioned in this certificate is given in the webpage above.
jd
Posted on 25-Jan-2017Admin Reply :
She will be required to produce a medical certificate from her attending doctor or mid-wife. This shall be done on the letterhead of doctor (hospital) or, if from midwife, than duly stamped by her. This certificate shall state that she is fit to fly, whether pregnancy is single or multiple, the number of weeks she is pregnant, expected date of delivery and shall be written either in English or in Arabic.
Suni
Posted on 01-Oct-2016Admin Reply :
Doctors do have these proforma. Please check the same with your doctor.
Chinki
Posted on 20-Sep-2016Admin Reply :
If there is no special assitance required, there is no real need for informing the airline.
Preetha
Posted on 16-Sep-2016Admin Reply :
You can book the wheelchair assistance for the whole journey and there will be no issue at all at any stage of he journey. No medical proof or document needed.
ambili
Posted on 04-Sep-2016Admin Reply :
9 weeks pregnancy is no issue in flying. There shall not be any complication and it shall be a case of single pregnancy. She does not need a fit-to-fly certificate.
kabo maroba
Posted on 09-Jun-2016Admin Reply :
There is a Global service fee to be paid instead of a ticket. However, you will have to add an infant to the booking. PLease use this link for specific requirements for South Africa travel: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/experience-etihad/family-travel/prepare/
Else please contact the Etihad local office.
Shravya Mandadi
Posted on 17-Apr-2016Admin Reply :
There will be a need to submit a medical certificate. The guidelines are mentioned in the content above.
Ivana
Posted on 31-Mar-2016Admin Reply :
If you have doctor pregnancy record chart, it can be taken. Else, you can carry a Fit to Fly certificate even if it is not needed in 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Liny Thomas
Posted on 10-Mar-2016Admin Reply :
If you will not have the Fit to Fly certificate from attending midwife or doctor, you will not be able to fly.
Viveka
Posted on 28-Feb-2016Admin Reply :
For any assistance, please contact Etihad Airways directly.
Mona Ali
Posted on 20-Feb-2016Admin Reply :
Etihad allows pregnant women to travel till end of 36th week of pregnancy. Till 28th week, there is no need for any medical certificate but from the 29th week till 36th week, there is a need for Medical certificate. Medical certificate guidelines are given in content above.
Alessia
Posted on 12-Feb-2016Admin Reply :
If yours is a 1-child pregnancy, you will have to submit a medical certificate. This certificate shall meet following requirements:
Bala
Posted on 26-Jan-2016Admin Reply :
You can call their toll free customer service number at 18002090808. Normally, these medical equipments are allowed in cabin but it is better to inform the airline about your special need in advance of travel date.
Juma
Posted on 13-Oct-2015Admin Reply :
Yes, you might be asked proof. You can carry your pregnancy progress chart with you which can satisfy the airline staff about your duration of pregnancy.
jonny
Posted on 05-Oct-2015Admin Reply :
You will have to buy tickets for personal care attendants.