These are some examples of the forms they may ask you and/or your GP to complete for your child: MEDIF: Medical Information Form British Airways: Medical Information Form [.pdf] INCAD: Incapacitated Passengers Handling Advice Aer Lingus: Incapacitated Passengers Handling Form [.pdf] Frequent Travellers Medical Card. If you travel with the same airline regularly ask them […]
It is important that you discuss with your GP or healthcare professional before booking a holiday. They can give you advice and information, as well as discussing any concerns you have about your child’s asthma. If your child’s asthma is difficult to control they may need an assessment to check if they are fit to fly. There […]
Is your child fit enough to travel? What medications will they need, and how they should be transported. Do they need any vaccinations? Do you have adequate insurance for all the family if they need emergency treatment? Is your preferred destination & accommodation going to meet your child’s needs? How will you get there? Have […]
Different airlines will have their own paperwork and processes and will request different amounts of notice. Some will rely on your GP or Specialist’s assessment of your ‘fitness to fly’. If this is the case ask them what information or tests they require, and if they can supply a template letter for your GP to […]
There are different ways that you can be assessed to see if you are ‘fit to fly’. This may include one or more of the following: You may be asked about your medical history, including your symptoms. A physical examination. If you have flown before you may be asked how you felt and if you […]
Not everyone will need a medical assessment before they go on holiday. However, it is important to speak to your GP or specialist before booking a flight. There are a variety of ways in which you may be assessed to decide if you are fit to fly. The airline may also have their own medical […]
It is important that you discuss with your GP or healthcare professional before booking a holiday. They can give you advice and information, as well as discussing any concerns you have. If your asthma is difficult to control you may need an assessment to check if they are fit to fly. There are a variety […]
Before booking your holiday you should consider: Are you fit enough to travel? What medications you need, and how they should be transported. Do you need any vaccinations? Do you have adequate insurance? Is your preferred destination & accommodation going to meet your needs? How will you get there? Have you considered possible additional costs?
Different airlines will have their own paperwork and processes and will request different amounts of notice. Some will rely on your GP or Specialist’s assessment of your ‘fitness to fly’. If this is the case ask them what information or tests they require, and if they can supply a template letter for your GP to […]
There are different ways that you can be assessed to see if you are ‘fit to fly’. This may include one or more of the following: You may be asked about your medical history, including your symptoms. A physical examination. If you have flown before you may be asked how you felt and if you […]
