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All You Need To Know About Flying Inout Of Hk While Pregnant

Motherstobe need to plan their holidays and air travel with some extra care.
Airline Regulations

Each airline has its own policy regarding pregnant passengers. Generally each has a cut off point in the last trimester provided you can supply an endorsement from your OB/GYN.

Last time we checked these were the guidelines for the airlines listed:
British Airways

Can fly until the end of the 36th week. For multiples until the end of the 32nd week.

If you have entered your 28th week you’ll need to produce a letter from your doctor or midwife stating the pregnancy is uncomplicated and confirming the expected date of delivery. In this letter your doctor should state that you are in good health that they are happy for you to fly and that in their opinion there is no reason you cannot fly.

See BA’s http://www.britishairways.com/cms/masterEN/content/services/health_… PDF file

Cathay Pacific/Dragonair

Can fly until the end of the 36th week. For multiples until the end of the 32nd week.

A medical certificate is required at checkin and may also be required at immigration checkpoints. All pregnant passengers are advised to consult their treating doctor or midwives before flying and carry a medical certificate after 28 weeks which states:

the confirmation of a normal pregnancy
the estimated date of delivery
that you are in good health and they are happy for you to fly
that there is no reason known to them that would prevent you from flying

If you choose not to carry a medical certificate Cathay Pacific Airways reserves the right under certain circumstances to refuse boarding

A complicated pregnancy would require medical approval from the Cathay medical team whereby a MEDA form is to be completed by both the passenger and her treating doctor and submitted no later than 48 hours prior to departure.

See Cathay’s webpage on ‘Pregnant Women’.

Other airlines

Virgin Malaysian Korean Quantas and Continental all have similar guidelines.

We suggest you check with the airline at the time of booking.

Deep vein thrombosis

Pregnancy can increase the risk of developing blood clots which can cause deep vein thrombosis. It’s best to wear thighhigh flight socks or tight stockings to help blood circulation and reduce the chance of DVT. You can buy flight socks at most dispensaries including Watson’s and Mannings. Or ask your doctor for some.

While in flight do the exercises the video shows you and walk around the plane regularly when the seatbelt signs are off.

Travel insurance

Most travel insurance covers women up to 26 weeks of pregnancy though this excludes cover for the actual birth and medical care of a newborn baby. You can still buy standard travel insurance after this point but it doesn’t cover anything related to the pregnancy.

Immigration and visa issues

Check with immigration in your destination country. So that means contacting the consulate here in Hong Kong before you travel. Some countries such as Singapore will require nonresidents to sign a declaration to relinquish any claim to citizenship should you deliver in their country!

All that said flying while pregnant should be fairly smooth. We’ve not heard of any major mishaps. Now flying with babies or toddlers that’s another matter! Enjoy your trip!

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About the writer:  Local HK mumoftwo. Chief MommyatLarge of Hong Kongs newest online parenting community.

Beach Resort Perks

Planning a vacation may be fairly easy but planning to make sure your vacation is the best it can be may take more work. If you want your vacation to include sun surf sand and solitude you may want to consider going to one of the worlds best beach resort options.

Common Perks of The Best Beach Resorts

Besides the common elements of offering spectacular sights with the ocean the sunset the sunrise the unending beach and the serenity that surrounds you a beach resort offers perks that will amaze relax and inspire you. With the amenities offered by a beach resort having the dream vacation of your life is possible at the best beach resort.

When you want to plan the best beach resort vacation possible make a list of what you want to have included in your options. Many beach resort options offer perks that will help make your stay more enjoyable. You may also find a beach resort that will offer packages which will include many local things to see and do. Buying a package at a beach resort and staying at an all inclusive beach resort may not only save you time with planning and making arrangements for your days but may also end up saving you money.

Some of the things you might want in a beach resort will be available with an all inclusive beach resort. Having your meals available at no additional charge enjoying the pool and spa that may be provided taking advantage of the child care which may be offered and using the optional room service to enjoy a meal in your beach resort room can add a dimension to your vacation that will increase the fun and adventure you are looking for. With the addition of possible entertainment available you will have everything you need right there at your beach resort.

Many beach resort options offer packages which may include local sights activities and entertainment. Visiting an aquarium taking a whale watching or dolphin sighting tour visiting some of the local museums or gardens and even going to an amusement park are some of the common packages that many of the best beach resort options all around the world offer.

When you are looking for all the perks you can get from a beach resort you will want to check into a beach resort in the area you want to visit. With the beach right there outside the doors to the resort you will have access to all the sun sand and surf that you can handle.

Areas to Look At

When you know what type of beach resort you want finding it in an area of the world that you want to visit will make it even more special. From the beaches of the United Stated to the beaches of France to the beaches of Mexico and even Australia there is so much to see and more options for a good beach resort than you might think of.

Most beach resort options offer many different themes packages and perks. If you are into art you might want a beach resort that will offer museum passes and maybe an art expo.

If you love gourmet food and wine you may want to stay at a beach resort that will offer you a sample of local wine appreciation. With vineyards to visit wine tasting to be done and the romance that comes along with those things you will have your taste buds awakened with the best of the vine and a package from one of the best beach resort options available. The options are endless and there are many packages and perks available when you vacation at the best beach resort you can find.

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Where Can You Get Cheap Airline Tickets Online?

Air travel has become a norm nowadays especially for those involved in business and international trading. The needs to meet people from other parts of the world makes air travel a must. For a frequent flyer there is nothing more satisfactory than getting a cheap airline ticket for their entire journey.

Unfortunately for us the rising trend of people travelling by air gives an opportunity for airline companies to mark up the airline ticket price since they know people will buy it anyway. Fortunately though the competition between airline companies forces certain companies to give out discounts on airline ticket price every now and then as a marketing strategy to attract customers.

This in turn gives benefit to us. At least the ticket price is not as high as we would expect it to be. The problem is how when and where to find all those cheap airline tickets? Sure enough you would answer : Buy it online but the Net is like a vast ocean of information and if you don’t know where to go you’ll be lost without even finding what you’re looking for.

The first thing that you can do to find cheap airline tickets online is go to the airline companies website itself. Most of the time the price is going to be high since it’s the standard price that they sell to everybody who wants to board their airplanes. However on certain occassion you might find special deals made exclusive for customers who book their tickets through the companies’ online booking system.

Although this is uncommon certain airlines do give out deals every now and then so it certainly worth it to keep coming back to their websites say once a week. You might hit the jackpot one day who knows. Deals like this normally sold out quickly so it pays to regularly check for the deals you desire. It is also generally cheaper if you buy it a few weeks or months in advance. So if you can plan your journey well you’ll save yourself a lot of money.

The next thing that you can do is to go to those travel agencies website and compare their prices. The airline ticket price will vary from one agency to another and they will provide different deals for different destination. If you are a student you can get even better deals than other people.

Normally these deals come out during holiday breaks autumn winter spring summer as students and most of us spend this time travelling abroad. For international students these are the times of the year when they have the chance to return to their hometowns so airline tickets will be offered at highly discounted prices at their convenience.

You can also go straight to other travel websites that provide features to search for the best deals on the Net. Normally these websites gather all the information from travel agencies and airline companies websites and compare them to give you the best deal possible according to your specification.

Sometimes since this process is automated you might not be getting the latest deal from a specific airline company at the time you request the data. Hence you might see a deal from an airline company website not being picked up by the travel websites so it’s good if you can check all of them thoroughly.

In conclusion there are many websites that you can browse to find the cheapest airline ticket for your journey. You just have to know the place to find one. Once you get the hang of it finding cheap airline tickets for your subsequent journey would be a breeze. The key thing is to make extensive research and compare prices to get the best deal possible.

About the writer:  Ahmad writes regularly on several websites including his Dirt Cheap Airline Tickets site where he shares tips on finding cheap airline tickets online and offline. Don’t forget to visit his site at http://airlineticketsdirtcheap.com