Pregnant Women

It is generally safe for pregnant passengers to travel, though caution should be exercised about excessive flying during the early weeks because of hypoxia. Heavy lifting during pregnancy should be avoided, so extra care should be taken with baggage. Please consult your gynecologist or obstetrician before planning your trip.

We will accept passengers with single pregnancies up to 36 weeks (ie. up to 35 weeks + 6 days) and multiple pregnancies up to 32 weeks (ie. up to 31 weeks + 6 days). Please note that pregnant passengers should aim to complete their respective journeys before the periods stated above. A medical certificate is required at check-in and may also be required at immigration checkpoints. All pregnant passengers are advised to consult their treating doctor or midwives before flying and carry a medical certificate after 28 weeks (ie. after 27 weeks + 6 days), which states:

• the confirmation of a normal pregnancy
• the estimated date of delivery
• that you are in good health and they are happy for you to fly
• that there is no reason known to them that would prevent you from flying
• Please note that for your safety, if you choose not to carry a medical certificate, Cathay Pacific Airways reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to refuse boarding

A complicated pregnancy would require medical approval from our medical team whereby a MEDA form is to be completed by both the passenger and her treating doctor, and submitted no later than 48 hours prior to departure.

Pregnant passengers should make certain that the facilities at the destination country are adequate to cope with any problems with the pregnancy happened during the visit. It is wise to avoid travel to remote locations whilst pregnant.

If you require medications during your pregnancy, please ensure that you have an adequate supply for the journey. Please remember that certain medications, such as some types of malarial prophylaxes and vaccinations, cannot be used in pregnancy. If the destination country requires such prophylaxis, it is better to postpone the journey until after your pregnancy. You can obtain further details from your gynaecologist or obstetrician, or from the website of the US Government Center For Disease Control and MASTA.