Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure whether you’re fit to fly? You’ll need to contact your doctor before you book. Flying can cause problems like Deep Vein Thrombosis for people with bronchial or circulatory problems – so it’s best to double-check.
Broken bones
For most airlines, if you’ve had a plaster cast fitted less than 48 hours before you’re due to fly, your doctor will need to split the cast. It’ll usually be split in two and supported with more bandages. This is to allow for any more swelling. You’ll also need to bring a fitness to fly letter.
If your plaster cast was fitted outside of 48 hours, you won’t need a fitness to fly letter, but we recommend you speak to your doctor about any extra precautions you need to take while you’re away as well.
If you have full leg plaster, a fused knee or you can’t bend your leg, you’ll need to book two extra seats so you can sit sideways during the flight. Please call your airline directly – you can find their details on our airline partners page.
Infectious diseases
If you’ve been suffering from an infectious disease like chickenpox, you’ll need to wait a certain period of time after you’ve recovered before you can travel. Speak to your doctor and to the airline to check how long this is. You’ll also need a fitness to fly letter from your doctor.
If you’ve been suffering from an infectious disease like chickenpox, you’ll need to wait a certain period of time after you’ve recovered before you can travel. Speak to your doctor and to the airline to check how long this is. You’ll also need a fitness to fly letter from your doctor.