Inflight safety Info
This information forms part of our continuous commitment to customer welfare tp provide you with the information you may need to ensure that your flight is as enjoyable and as comfortable as possible.
Your Journey:
Most people with existing medical conditions are able to fly on a commercial aircraft without difficulty. We only request medical clearance when fitness to fly is in doubt, maybe as a result of recent illness, injury or hospitalisation, surgery, instability or where special services may be required.
The body and Altitude:
Cabin air pressure presents little or no problems for the vast majority of people, however, gasses in the body do begin to expand in the cabin environment as altitude increases.
In some cases gases trapped in sinuses can lead to headache or face pain; gases in the stomach will cause a feeling of ’abdominal fullness’ and can sometimes cause pain. It is also possible for gases to be trapped inside recent dental fillings, tooth cavities or gum abscesses that may lead to discomfort.
Recent and extensive publicity highlighting the small risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - or clotting of the blood in the leg has been quite incorrectly labelled ‘economy class syndrome’. The term ‘immobility syndrome’ would be a much more accurate description. The following advice comes from Dr John H Scurr, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Middlesex Hospital:
Passengers who suffer from heart disease , lung disease , cancer, or have a family history of DVT are recommended to seek advice from their GP prior flying. Other brisk factors include malignancy, hormone treatment, recent surgery, recent trauma involving lower limbs and abnormalities of blood clotting factors.
If swelling occurs in the leg following a flight, medical advice should be sought - particularly is symptoms occur while on holiday prior to the return flight.
Purchase a pair of elastic compression stockings to wear for the duration of the flight. They promote the flow of blood through the legs.
Wear loose baggy clothing during the flight.
If you take aspirin, have one tablet on the morning of travel. This decreases the risk of a clot developing (please ensure that you consult your doctor first).
Drink plenty of water during the flight to dilute the risk of a blood clot. Too much alcohol tends to cause dehydration which can increase the risk of clotting.
Doing a few simple exercises regularly from your seat during the flight helps to promote the
flow of blood. ’Work out’ in your seat with our Mr Motivator in-flight exercise routine or follow the simple exercise plan in our ’Air’ in-flight magazine.
Immobility Syndrome:
Do not place matches or lighters in your suitcase, these items may ignite by friction.
Do not place flammable liquids, gasses or aerosols in your suitcase.
Medication should always be carried in your hand luggage.
Keep your passport safe while you are away as it is an important document of identification, and always keep a copy.
Pay attention to all safety information given on board the flight.
Drink plenty of water during the flight to avoid dehydration.
Mobile telephones or any other device that transmits data must remain switched-off for the duration of the flight. This applies if the device has a specific ‘flight mode’ or ‘flight safe’ setting.
Fitness to fly:
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