Travelling after a medical incident

Type of medical incident

Heart attack

• If minor or uncomplicated you can fly after 7 days.

• Consult a medical practitioner before flying after a major or complicated heart attack.

• Fit-to-fly medical certificate is required to fly.

Stroke

• After 10 days.

• Medical certificate is required to fly within 11 and 21 days following a stroke.

Pneumothorax

• When the chest has been drained and the lung has fully expanded (usually 14 days).

• Must travel with a companion.

• Fit-to-fly medical certificate required.

 Penetrating eye injury

7 days