Safety and comfort are of paramount importance to us. As an expectant mother there is some important information you should know about air travel:

• Etihad Airways allows pregnant women to travel up to the end of the 36th week of their pregnancy.

• Pregnant travellers who are expecting multiple children must travel before the end of the 36th week of their pregnancy.

• If the pregnancy is 28 weeks or more, the traveller will be required to submit a Medical Certificate issued by her physician stating fitness for travel, number of weeks pregnant and estimated due date.

• We recommend travellers avoid air travel up to 7 days after delivery.

• We advise guests the following:
  (a) Wearing compression stockings and elevating feet during flight as the threat of thrombosis is increased in 
  pregnancy.
  (b) Avoid lifting heavy weights during pregnancy, so particular care should be taken regarding baggage.

Medical certificate for pregnant women

The doctor’s certificate required for women traveling during pregnancy must adhere to the
following guidelines:

• Be issued and signed by the guest’s medical doctor or attending midwife and written on a letter head of the clinic or hospital.

• Valid for travel within 7days of the certificate’s issuing date.

• State if the pregnancy is single or multiple.

• State the number of weeks of pregnancy and/or the Expected Date of Delivery (EDD).

• State that the guest is fit to fly.

• Be easily understood and written in English or Arabic, other languages are acceptable but must be verified by check-in staff.

• Must include the signature of the doctor or midwife.