Health and injuries
Talk to your doctor about your specific situation. They'll confirm whether flying is safe based on your recovery.
Each airline has different medical guidelines, too. So, you can check our airline partner page to find your airline's policy.
If you have a broken bone:
If your plaster cast was fitted less than 48 hours before your flight, your doctor will need to cut it lengthways and secure it with bandages. This allows room for any swelling. You'll also need a medical certificate from your doctor to confirm you're fit to fly.
If your cast was fitted more than 48 hours before travel, you won't need a certificate, but you should still speak to your doctor about any precautions you should take while you're away.
If you have a full leg cast or you can't bend your leg, you'll need to book two extra seats so you can sit sideways. You can call your airline directly to do this using the contact details on our airline partner page.
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If you have any health concerns, make sure to speak to your doctor before booking your trip.
This is especially important if you have any breathing or circulation conditions, as flying can increase certain health risks.
Your doctor can advise on whether it's safe for you to fly and what precautions you might need to take.
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