Generally, commercial air travel poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her baby. The main concern for the airline is the likelihood of the pregnant woman going into labour whilst flying as this would potentially require a costly diversion and inconvenience to other passengers.
Most airlines are willing to accept pregnant passengers up to 35-36 weeks. Most also require a doctor’s letter from 28 weeks onwards. These two criteria vary amongst the different airlines. Further evaluation is required if there have been complications during the pregnancy, before the journey.
It is also prudent to find out what health care facilities are available at the destination and whether your travel insurance would cover for the cost of any complications of the pregnancy requiring medical input or evacuation.
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