flying with arm in plaster

bachelibelly


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 275

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 12:22

Anyone know rules on this as my friend has a fractured wrist and has cast up to just below elbow, it has been cut to allow for swelling and is flying friday with cyprus airways .

ElGoatphuqer


Joined: 30/07/2010
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 12:29

It's a bit of a minefield as there is both the H&S issue and also the security issue. Your friend really should contact the airline as they all apply rules differently.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 12:32

it should be no problem flying with cast on as long as they have cut it.



Chris

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 12:44

I have flown from Ercan to Stanstead and back again with my arm in plaster - I didn't encounter any problems.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 14:43

From my own experience (flying with a leg in plaster), I believe that ultimately it is at the Pilot's discretion.

A letter from your physician stating that you are fit to fly will go a long way in convincing him that he is not going to be held responsible if anything goes wrong.

I think that you should also notify the airline in advance, supplying a copy of said letter, and also advise your travel insurance company, who 'may' impose 'special terms', and may want to contact your doctor...

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 15:05

Definitely get a letter from your physician as my friends Son was turned away without one.



Vicki

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 15:33

Different airlines apply different rules.

1] Letter giving permission to fly (preferably issued 48 hours prior to travel)

2] An expandable cast

3] Some doctors & airlines demand a pretyreatment with an anti coagulant to prevent DVT

4] Inform the airline and your travel insurer in advance of travel

5] If other injuries will a wheelchair also be required?

6] probably more

There might also be a view in Cyprus that the doctor may not be accepted being from North Cyprus (re the letter see 1) - I hope not, it would be wrong but.......

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 15:58

They might not you on stating that your toooo plastered ))







Spider,X