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Traveling while pregnant

Passengers traveling in their ninth month of pregnancy must have an obstetrician’s certificate dated within 24 to 72 hours prior to their flight departure.

The certificate must state:

  • The passenger has been examined by an OB and is physically fit to travel by air
  • Departure and arrival destinations and dates
  • The estimated birth date of the baby
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