Destinations | Flight Schedules | Book Online | Advance Seat Selection | Web Check-In | Travel Planner Seoul | Promotions | KAL Holidays | SkyTeam Round the World Enroll Online | My SKYPASS | Award Booking | Club Benefits | Earn Miles | Redeem Miles | Forms Worldwide Airports | Incheon Int’l Airport | Airport Services | Baggage / Lost and Found Business Jet Service | Classes of Service | Entertainment | Flight Schedule with New Aircraft | In-Flight Shopping | Healthy Travel Tips Company Info | Investor Relations | Environmental Management | Our Fleet | Gallery | Press Releases Special Assistance | Ticket Services | Contact KAL | e-Forms | Other Services Home > Customer Support > Special Assistance > Pregnant passengers Reservation Guide   Unaccompanied Minors (UM) Travelers with Disabilities Pregnant passengers Infant Pets Special Meals Special Assistance / Pregnant passengers   During the period of pregnancy, pregnant passengers take care of themselves with medical attention. Korean Air offers you the safe and comfortable travel.   Air Travel during pregnancy Travel documents for pregnant passengers In-Flight Guidelines Air Travel during pregnancy    Whether a passenger can travel during pregnancy depends on the expected date of delivery and pregnancy type (single or multiple pregnancy - multiple pregnancy means that a woman has two or more babies in her uterus). For the safety of pregnant women and unborn babies, passengers with multiple pregnancy are subject to a different policy than those with single pregnancy according to IATA Medical Guidelines, 3rd Edition. However, a separate rule applies to pregnant women with complications (e.g., gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage).   Period of Pregnancy (Date of Boarding) Air Travel Single Multiple Less than 32 weeks Less than 32 weeks   Pregnant passengers are allowed to travel as regular passengers. Within 32-36 weeks 32 weeks Indicate the period of pregnancy and the due date when booking. Required to present a medical certificate issued within 72 hours prior to departure during check-in. 37 weeks or more 33 weeks or more    Air travel by pregnant women during this period of pregnancy is prohibited due to safety concerns.   Travel documents for pregnant passengers    The following documents need to be prepared in advance for safe travel.   Pregnancy Type Required Doc. No. of Copy Remarks Single 32-36 weeks     Multiple 32 weeks     Pregnant passenger with complications (regardless of period of pregnancy) Medical certificate 1 copy Issued within 72 hrs prior to departure. Must be signed by obstetrician/gynecologist. 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 Declaration Form 2 copies Complete on the departure date at the check-in counter. Korean Air official form   NOTES   Complications: gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage   In-Flight Guidelines The cabin pressure during flight is slightly lower than on the ground, but it is adjusted to a set pressure level so a generally healthy passenger is not too affected by the change. However, pregnant passengers are advised to avoid food that can cause gas (e.g., carbonated drinks) or heavy meals that can cause bloating.   Pregnant passengers must always wear a seat belt when sitting in their seats, and they must be extra cautious when moving around since a flight can experience turbulence anytime. For safety reasons, the seat belt should be fastened as tight as possible without causing any discomfort to the pelvis and the thighs.