Expectant Mothers

You can fly while pregnant

Check availability and documentation for each trimester of pregnancy in advance

Boarding rules

Boarding rules
  Able to board Able to board Unable to board
  Up to 32 weeks You can board a flight and travel as you wish.
  32-36 weeks You can board. Please fill out the form of e-document. 
Declaration of Indemnity (Pregnant Passenger)
  37 weeks or more (33 weeks or more for twins) You cannot board a flight for the safety of both you and your baby.
Expectant mothers boarding rules

  • Please submit a doctor’s note and the Declaration of Indemnity regardless of the weeks of pregnancy if there are any pregnancy complications.
  • Different boarding rules apply to twins as per the boarding rules for pregnant passengers of the International Air Transport Association.

Service details

Seat selection for passengers with reduced mobility
Check-in process

  • Pregnant passengers and an accompanying passenger will be assigned priority seats.
  • Please inform the customer service agent of your pregnancy when booking.

  • Please use the [Passengers Requiring Special Assistance] counter.
  • A separate baggage tag will be attached so that you can find your baggage with priority.

Priority boarding

  • Passengers requiring special assistance can board first.

What you should know

  • Incheon International Airport has a priority lane for passengers requiring special assistance.
  • Pregnant passengers can use the priority lane after receiving a special assistance priority card at the boarding counter.
  • Expectant mothers and accompanying passengers are restricted from using exit row seats, as they may have difficulty performing safety duties in an emergency.