Last Updated on August 8, 2020
5. When You Shouldn´t Travel
It is difficult not to travel when you have been waiting for a trip for a long time and after having invested a large part of the saving. However, there are times when you should not even travel by plane, such as:
Traveling with a child under the age of two – it is still too early for the baby.
Traveling while pregnant if the 36th week of gestation has passed – in the case of twins from the 32nd week. It is advisable to take a letter from the doctor after the 28th week of pregnancy to inform the expected delivery date.
Have had a heart attack, stroke, or surgery with a long recent hospital stay.
Having recently suffered a trauma that, in a way, is hindering the performance of certain actions (stomach, lungs, vision, and brain, among others).
Traveling alone in case of suffering from chronic illness, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, among others.
Having fevers above 37.7 ° C and symptoms such as headaches, muscle weakness, difficulty in breathing, severe cough, crippling diarrhea, among other notorious signs of chronic diseases.
6. When Airlines Don´t Want You to Travel
Some people have the symptoms presented above and still go on with their plans to travel by air. However, they can be stopped by the airlines in their departure areas.
This is because airlines have the right to refuse to allow passengers who are in poor health.
And they are based on the fact that the health of the passenger is worsened during the flight, and that can interfere with the safe flight of the remaining passengers and cabin crew. Also, it can be a danger to the aircraft itself.
If people are not in good health to embark on an airplane trip, airlines may require a statement authorizing them to travel in those conditions.
7. Tips You Should Follow For Traveling When You Feel Sick
A plane trip presupposes many precautions that must be followed. And, for you to know how to travel while sick, you must adopt the following tips:
