28/04/2023

How many weeks pregnant can you fly United Airlines?

Pregnant passengers can travel without medical documents before the 36th week of their pregnancy. However, you need the certificate after the 36th week or after that says you are fit for air travel. 

United Airlines Pregnancy Policy 

United Airlines follows strict pregnant policies. The guidelines are framed after considering the safety of women and newborn babies. Delivery requires various safety measures and can’t threaten the life of the mother and baby. If you are pregnant and need to board the airline, check the united pregnancy rules to avoid last-minute trouble

You should carry an obstetrician’s certificate. Flyers need to have the original certificate with two photocopies that state they are eligible for air travel. The document should be 24 hours before the flight schedule for assurance. However, the certificate is acceptable if dated within 3 days, i.e., 72 hours of flight departure. 

According to United Airlines' pregnancy policy, the medical paper must declare by the obstetrician that you are fit for physically fit for an air journey on the specific dates of your trip. Most importantly, the estimated due date shouldn’t be your flight date. 

Travelers need to submit the original certificate to the representative at the check-in. And the rest copies can be used for reference later during the air travel. 

Am I eligible for online Flight booking? 

Soon to be a mother or expecting a baby, passengers can make a reservation online. But they need to inform the airline and follow the steps to book a ticket: 

• Visit the website. 
• Select the date, destination, and fare. 
• Search the available flight. 
• Now, check the button for pregnant. 
• Make the payment. 
• Click on the submit button. 

If passengers have special requirements like wheelchair assistance or in-flight meals can contact the airline. Dial the United airline phone number +1 (800) 864-8331. Customer support is accessible around the clock. First, you have to select the language based on your requirement and follow the appropriate IVR instructions to connect with a live agent. Visit the website for more information.