• Dont fly if:
  • You have a cold or are feeling unwell
  • Have had recent major surgery or eye/ENT/dental
  • If you have a significant heart or lung condition
  • Have a history of recent onset funny turns or loss of consciousness
• Before your flight:
  • Stay hydrated
  • Avoid gassy foods/drinks
  • Move occasionally on longer flights & wiggle your feet
  • Limit alcohol intake

Whether you get paid to fly as cabin crew or just need to get somewhere, for business or leisure, flying can impose some additional health stresses not present on the ground and so there are a few things you need to know.

Health Stresses of Flying

• Hypoxia (lower oxygen levels)
• Immobility & Confinement
• Low Cabin Humidity
• Changes in Air Pressure
• Reserved

Cabin Crew

• Fitness to Fly/Operate
  It is important, as operating crew, to sign on feeling well. If there is any doubt it’s best to notify crewing and seek medical assessment as appropriate. Being sick and away from your home port isn’t much fun! Sometimes however you can start off feeling ok, but then develop troubles during a sector.
• Advice & Education
  You can find more information on aviation health right here. {Hyperlink to Avmed}

Passenger Information

• Fitness to Fly
  Whilst flying in modern aircraft is generally comfortable & low risk, the health stresses of flying should not be taken for granted. Taking heed of the information provided can mean the difference between a comfortable trip and one that is quite unpleasant or, worse still, having to be offloaded.
• Flight Health Information
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