A family trip aboard a private jet can and should be comfortable and safe. In general, statistics from charter operators indicate that 15% of passengers choosing individual flights are couples with children. So, here are the most frequently asked questions about family trips.

Private jet flight during pregnancy

How long can a woman fly an airplane?

To answer the last question, the expectant mother should seek medical advice, since the health of the mother and child is the main priority not only of the parents and the attending physician, but also of the charter operator. Most commercial airlines do not allow women to fly pregnant for more than 36 weeks and require a medical report after the 28th week of pregnancy. Charter companies, as a rule, adhere to the same recommendations, but show greater flexibility, allowing them to fly at a later date, if permitted by an official certificate from a doctor.

The advantages of an individual flight for a future mother are numerous and obvious, while the level of comfort grows significantly. You can avoid long queues when checking in for a flight and a big loss of time with a delay in departure. In addition, a spacious lounge and comfortable reclining seats will minimize fatigue during the flight. As a rule, charter operators and owners of air liners, by default, organize a custom menu for their guests, without fail listening to medical recommendations and gastronomic preferences of travelers. In the early stages of pregnancy, some women prefer to avoid certain foods by eliminating seafood, unpasteurized cheeses, nuts, slightly fried meat or eggs from their own diets. Of course, the operator preparing the flight can organize food and drinks to satisfy the most unusual gastronomic preferences during pregnancy!

How soon can I fly with the baby after her/his birth?

There are no special rules in this matter, and you can board with a newborn as soon as you are ready for this. Care must be taken in advance so that the baby has a comfortable berth and a valid passport. If the delivery took place by caesarean section, and after the birth less than six weeks have passed, then the young mother will have to get the written approval of the doctor.

As is the case with regular flights of commercial airlines, the rules allow you to keep your child on his lap until he reaches the age of two; Children over two years old can travel in a separate place. Operators usually recommend taking a car seat on board a private jet, which can be secured to one of the seats, following the same safety rules as when traveling with a child in a car.

Baby food and baby milk can be taken to the cabin of a private jet, or you can order them as part of an organized meal on board. Meals can be transferred to employees of the business aviation complex (terminal for private aircraft), and then taken on board the vessel. Special baby food can be prepared or warmed on board as needed.

Children's medicines can also be taken with you to the cabin of the aircraft in accordance with the approved limits for the transport of fluids. As a rule, it is enough for passengers to inform the charter operator in advance about all medical needs so that the organizers take care of the comfort and maximum safety in flight.

Does the child need a passport to fly in a private jet?

All children need a valid document (birth certificate, internal or foreign passport) in order to travel aboard a private aircraft. The fact is that when booking a flight, the operator asks for the identity cards of all passengers. A preliminary check of all guests allows you to quickly and easily go through the security process upon arrival at the departure terminal, and fly out as soon as possible.

At what age does a child need a separate seat in a private jet?

The rules for private liners are similar to regular airlines - a child can travel in the same place with his parent (on his lap) until he reaches the age of two. At the age of two years, the law requires that he have his own place. You may prefer to take your car seat on board, or you can let the charter company employees know in advance, who will make sure that your baby travels in maximum safety.

Many private vessels have reclining chairs, and large liners boast full beds on board - all so that you and your child can relax and relax in the most comfortable ambiance.