Planning a trip requires extra care and consideration, especially when the traveler is an expectant mother. When it comes to flying on Bangkok Airways, there are some guidelines that you must take care of if you are an expectant mother for the safety of you and your child. According to Bangkok Airways, every lady who is about to give birth and they are beyond 36 weeks of pregnancy is not allowed to travel. Less than 36 weeks may be allowed to travel, but there are certain things to be kept in mind, and these are started in the below points. 

Understand the pregnancy guidelines on Bangkok Airways.

• As per Bangkok Airways, pregnancy policy, you are required to fill out certain forms that include a declaration form. 
• Your medical declaration form will be required when the expectant mother is traveling on any flight to Bangkok Airways and they are having more than 28th weeks of pregnancy.
• When the stage of pregnancy is under the 28th week, the passenger is not required to fill out the pregnancy declaration form. 
• Every passenger requires a doctor's certificate to travel along with the declaration form if it is from the beginning of the 33rd week up to the end of the 36th week of the pregnant lady. 
• Bangkok Airways has prohibited the traveling of pregnant passengers who have crossed 35 weeks and entered into the 36th week and beyond. They strongly recommend to avoid travel and due to safety reasons.
• On the departure date, regardless of the medical certificate, ground staff or the pilot in command have the right to deny your boarding if they find your health condition is not suitable or unfit for flying. 
• If your journey involves traveling with more than one flight and with multiple airline partner(s) then you may need to be aware of the guidelines associated with pregnant passengers for every airline cause it may vary. Please contact your airline operator for more details.

Where can I find the declaration form for the expectant mother on Bangkok Airways?

One can find the declaration form at the time of check-in which must be filled at the check-in counter if you have purchased the Bangkok Airways flight ticket. 

What things must be mentioned on my medical certificate while traveling on Bangkok Airways?

There is certain information that your medical certificate must have mentioned on it, and you must check it before submitting it at the time of check-in counter. These are as follows:

• Name of the expectant mother or patient.
• The estimated date of delivery.
• The trip data that are proposed.
• Date, stamp of the certified doctor, along with their contact details.
• Confirmation of multiple or single OR complicated or uncomplicated pregnancies.
• It must contain confirmation for the patient or pregnant lady that she is fit to travel for the upcoming air journey, even for the return journey. 
• The medical certificate will only be valid 3 weeks from the issuance date. 

Do I need to inform Bangkok Airways about my pregnancy?

According to Bangkok Airways policy for the expectant mother, if the stage of the pregnancy is less than 28th weeks, then there is no need to fill out any declaration form, and also you are not required to show any medical form to the check-in counter. So it is up to you that you can inform the airline staff that you are pregnant so that you can get the priority check-in on request. 

What are the things to be considered while traveling with pregnancy on Bangkok Airways?

Every expectant mother needs to be careful with their traveling for the safety of their and her baby. These include a few general things, and these are given below. So, if you are pregnant and traveling with Bangkok Airways, please find the points below useful. 

• Bring all the medications with you in a carry-on. 
• Consultation with the doctor is necessary, and if they allow you to travel, then only book your flight with Bangkok Airways.
• Passengers should consider reaching the airport at least 3 hours before so that their check-in can be processed easily. 
• Provide all the documents related to your travel and your medical condition, including the medical certificate given by the doctors confirming you are fit to travel along with you.
• Please request special assistance if you require such as a wheelchair.