Jet2 has issued a stark warning for pregnant passengers, stressing the importance of having the correct paperwork to avoid being denied boarding. The airline enforces restrictions from 27 and 35 weeks of pregnancy, and those who fail to meet the requirements may miss their holiday.
According to Jet2's website, travel is not permitted after 35 weeks for single pregnancies or after 33 weeks for multiple pregnancies, such as twins. From 27 weeks onwards, passengers must provide a doctor's certificate confirming their stage of pregnancy and fitness to fly. The airline states: 'We can't carry expectant mothers after the end of the 35th week of pregnancy in the case of a single pregnancy, or the end of the 33rd week of pregnancy in the case of multiple pregnancies.'
The certificate must be on surgery or hospital headed paper and dated within 30 days of departure. Jet2 warns that failure to present the correct documentation may result in refusal of carriage. The NHS also advises pregnant women to consult a doctor or midwife before flying and notes that after week 28, airlines may require a letter confirming due date and no risk of complications.
For long-distance flights over four hours, the NHS recommends drinking plenty of water, moving regularly every 30 minutes, and considering compression stockings to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
