Travel Information for expectant mothers.

The carriage of expectant mothers does not present any problem unless the condition of pregnant women is such that child birth may occur whilst en-route. Pregnancy normally last for 40 weeks and expectant mothers can be accepted for travel, if experiencing a problem free pregnancy, under the following conditions:

0 - 28 Weeks : No permission needed
29 - 34 Weeks : Medical certificate to be carried signed by midwife/GP/obstetrician stating the duration of the pregnancy on the date of travel and confirming that she is fit to travel by air on the date of her flight.

 

In and Out of the United Kingdom?

Personal food and plant information

Check the rules before you take any food items with you. It is against the law to bring any meat or dairy products into the UK from countries outside Europe. Restrictions also apply to many other food items, including fish, shellfish, eggs and honey as well as certain plants and vegetables. Controls on food imports are essential to protect British livestock and agriculture from pests and disease not found in the UK - and may also protect your own health. Check the rules at http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/illegali/default.htm before you travel and avoid severe delays, prosecution and fines on arrival in the UK.

Security Information

There has been a Security alert in the United Kingdom. As a short term precautionary measure the UK Department for Transport, has advised of additional security measures applicable at all UK airports.

The purpose of this brief, is to inform you of all the requirements that need to be met when checking in, or transferring onto a flight from the United Kingdom. This brief will help you to plan in advance, make the necessary adjustments to your luggage and thereby make your journey as smooth as possible.

For all the latest information, you may visit the British Airport Authority website on www.baa.co.uk.

Passengers will be able to take through airport security liquids such as toiletries including, perfume, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving foam and lip gloss, provided they are no bigger than 100ml each.

All individual liquid items must fit comfortably into one transparent, re-sealable bag no larger than 1 litre or approximately 20cm by 20cm (about the size of a small freezer bag). The bag must fit into one of the permitted piece of cabin baggage (a maximum of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm), but passengers will be asked to present the bag separately when going through airport security.

Liquids of any amount can still be carried in luggage check into the aircraft hold. For full details on preparing for your flight please visit www.dft.gov.uk/airportsecurity