Special Needs / Pregnancy

Regardless of the period of pregnancy, pregnant passengers are allowed to travel as long as they do not require medical attention. However, those who are more than 32 weeks pregnant need to submit medical certificate and sign a declaration. I am pregnant. Can I travel with Korean Air? What documentation do I need to prepare if I am more than 32 weeks pregnant ? Medical certificate (1 copy) Declaration (2 copies) - Must be signed by an obstetrician an dated within 72 hours prior to departure - The certificate must state *The passenger is medically stable for flight *Number of weeks of pregnancy (from the flight date) *Number of previous childbirth *Estimated delivery date - Complete on the departure date at the check-in counter What do I need to be aware of during the journey? While flying, the atmospheric pressure inside the aircraft is slightly lower than that on the ground. Being maintained at a certain level, it will not affect passengers who do not suffer from medical problems. However, it may cause an increase of gas inside the intestines. We recommend that to reduce the abdominal pressure pregnant passengers avoid overeating and carbonated beverages, which help produce gas, such as coke and cider. Turbulence may cause the plane to make sudden movements, such as turning over banking steeply. Therefore, when moving around the aircraft, be aware of the danger of turbulence and when sitting always wear a seat belt. For your safety and comfort wear a seat belt across the pelvis and the upper part of the thighs. Doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid traveling by plane during the initial three months and after 37 weeks of pregnancy.