Travelling while pregnant is generally ok up until the middle of your third trimester if you have a doctor’s certificate. However, Irish actress Fiona O’Carroll, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant, was turned away from the steps of Stobart Air – which operates as an Aer Lingus Regional service - by the captain who refused to fly her home.

 

The 35-year-old, who is currently expecting her fourth child, was in Glasgow filming for Mrs Brown's Boys, and had a doctor’s cert covering her for travel.

 

Talking to The Irish Sun, the actress explained how she was already on the tarmac when she was told: "I got as far as the tarmac before I was stopped at the steps of the plane. It was the captain in the end who ultimately called it, and said no. I’m 36 weeks gone and have a letter from my doctor saying I’m fit to fly for the month of September.”

 

 

Adding that she had her solicitor with her who would sign a waiver “relieving Stobart Air of any responsibility”, Fiona was still refused entry. The mum had previously enquired with Aer Lingus before booking about travelling while heavily pregnant, and was given the go ahead by them.

 

"They let me fly over to Glasgow but they didn’t let me on the return flight home. Hopefully it won’t happen to anyone else."

                                                                                                                                

The expectant mum and her husband had to then book a flight with Ryanair who allow pregnant women travel up until the end of the 36th week.

 

Explaining why she was refused, Aer Lingus Regional issued a statement saying: "With regard to passengers travelling while pregnant, our policy is clear. Aer Lingus Regional will allow passengers to travel between the UK and Ireland up to week 32 of their pregnancy with a doctor’s written permission. Pregnant passengers between weeks 32-35 must have their doctor complete an ‘expectant mother travel advice form’.  Aer Lingus Regional does not permit passengers who are over 36 weeks pregnant to fly."

 

"This is in the best interest of the health and well-being of our passengers."

47 Shares

Latest

Trending