How many weeks pregnant can you fly to Cathay Pacific?

According to the Cathay Pacific guidelines, they have allowed passengers to fly only up to the 36th week of their pregnancy stage. Travelers will required to have a medical certificate; their pregnancy stage is completed in 28 weeks. After the 28th week to the 36th week, a certificate is mandatory for both single and multiple pregnancy cases, and once the 36th week is completed, Cathay Pacific will not allow you to travel anymore.

Can Cathay Pacific deny boarding for expectant mothers?

Yes, for any traveler who is an expectant mother and has booked their flight ticket with Cathay Pacific, then for their safety, Cathay Pacific has reserved the right to deny boarding under some conditions, including.

• If the traveler does not carry their medical certificate approved by their healthcare provider.
• If the medical certificate is outdated or does not have the required information about the condition of pregnancy that specifies whether the expectant mother is fit to fly. 

What is the Cathay Pacific policy for pregnant flyers?

Here's the rule that you must learn before traveling.

• Cathay Pacific recommends that every traveler have health insurance or travel insurance to cover any problems related to pregnancy during their travels.
• Whether it's a single or multiple pregnancy, it should be uncomplicated in order to get clearance for the traveling. 
• Uncomplicated pregnancies before the 28th week are permitted to travel without any medical certificate or MEDA form, but it will be required after completing the 28th week. 
• Once the 36th week is over, traveling is not allowed by the Cathay Pacific, and they may denied boarding. 
• For passengers with complicated pregnancies, Cathay Pacific will only accept them for travel after their aviation medical team reviews the clinical information given in the MEDA form. 
• Every flyer must ensure to submit their medical certificate or MEDA form at least 48 hours before the planned departure. No later than that, any form will be accepted prior to the planned departure. 
• The medical certificate or form must specify at least these things that include: whether it's a multiple or single pregnancy, estimated date of delivery and week, that you are fit to travel, and your pregnancy is progressing normally, both you and baby are healthy without any complications. 
• Medical clearance is important for those flyers who have the date of delivery within seven days.
• Any infant can't have permission to travel within 48 hours of delivery or birth, and after two days to up to 7 days, they will also need medical clearance for air travel. 
• Some countries limit the immigration of pregnant women, so it would be important to know or confirm the country's specific requirements.

Tips for every pregnant flyer of Cathay Pacific. 

Important things that must be kept in mind by expectant mothers who are flying with Cathay Pacific. 

• There are specific guidelines regarding the COVID-19 restrictions that every expectant mother must meet before flying.
• If you are an expectant mother and it's your eighth month or later, you may need a doctor's approval to travel.
• When check-in, kindly inform Delta so they can arrange a seat for the flight.
• Please ensure your flight itinerary is marked with priority check-in. During emergencies, all the expectant mothers and children have priority in escaping from the plane, and the crew members of the Cathay Pacific can easily identify them by checking the flight itinerary.

Final words.

When your flight ticket is booked under the category of the expectant mother or pregnant passenger, you may get medical assistance and support from the airline at the airport as per requirement. You will get more information regarding this if you reach out to the Cathay Pacific help page and read the FAQs or just talk to their support representative.