Health Status Confirmation Requirements - Bamboo Airways
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Health Condition |
You can fly if: |
Recommendations: |
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Asthma, Bronchitis, and Chest-related Conditions |
The condition is well-controlled |
Carry your usual inhaler. Seek medical advice if you experience wheezing before flying. Consult your doctor if you have difficulty breathing even at rest, cannot walk 50 meters, or climb two flights of stairs without experiencing shortness of breath. |
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Heart Conditions |
You can climb two flights of stairs without any issues. High blood pressure is well-controlled.
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You have recently experienced a heart attack. If you frequently experience chest pain (typically characterized by chest discomfort) during flights, you are at twice the risk of experiencing high-altitude chest pain compared to being on the ground. Consult a doctor before flying and ensure you have enough medication to relieve chest pain. |
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Diabetes Management |
The disease is well controlled. |
Order special meals when booking your ticket. Take insulin and eat on time. People with diabetes often struggle to adapt to meal schedules and medication across multiple time zones. It is advisable to maintain your routine like at home throughout your journey and only adjust it to local time when you arrive at your destination. |
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Health Condition |
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention |
Please sign our commitment letter or provide a medical certificate from your doctor certifying your fitness for the journey. Inform us about your condition when booking your flight. |
Continue to exercise your leg muscles during the flight. Take regular walks around the cabin, unless the "fasten seatbelt" sign is on. While seated, perform some simple exercises as illustrated in the in-flight magazine or video. Avoid alcohol consumption, as it increases the risk of DVT. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the journey to maintain adequate body hydration. |
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Stroke |
It should have been at least 3 weeks since you experienced a stroke. You have completed our health verification process to certify your fitness for the journey. |
Carry an adequate supply of medication with you throughout the journey. |
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Epilepsy |
The most recent seizure occurred at least 24 hours ago. |
Carry an adequate amount of medication throughout the journey. If you tend to experience frequent seizures, consider taking additional precautions. |
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Anemia with a red blood cell count or hemoglobin level below 8.5 mg/dL. |
Should not travel |
If you tend to experience frequent seizures, you should consider increasing the amount |
- Oxygen cylinders or small medical gas cylinders
- Gas cylinders as specified in Class 2.2 of Doc 9284 for prosthetic limbs or mechanical limbs.
- Various medical medications without radioactive materials (including inhalers).
- Implantable cardiac pacemakers or other medical devices implanted in the body.
- Handheld electronic medical devices (AED defibrillators, inhalers, continuous positive airway pressure machines - CPAP, etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries (Comply with the testing requirements specified in Section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria).
- Handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing less than 2g of lithium or lithium-ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating of less than 100Wh.
- Spare batteries for handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing less than 2g of lithium or lithium-ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating of less than 100Wh.
- Handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing from 2g to 8g of lithium or lithium-ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating from 100Wh to 160Wh.
- Spare batteries for handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing from 2g to 8g of lithium or lithium-ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating from 100Wh to 160Wh.
- Thermometers or small medical temperature measuring devices containing mercury.
Health Confirmation (Bamboo Airways MEDIF Form)
Health confirmation/ MEDIF II medical information forms must be validated by medical institutions.
Passengers who require the use of insulin pumps or other injectable medications during the flight, such as diabetic patients and/or individuals with documented medical necessity for carrying injectable devices, may bring them as carry-on baggage. This applies only to flights with a minimum flight duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Vaccination and/or immunization certificates may be mandatory requirements for entry into certain countries. The issuance of these certificates is carried out at local healthcare facilities (hospitals, international clinics, etc.).