Not every passenger needs a medical clearance before a flight. However, certain special medical conditions may affect the ability to travel, passenger safety, or operational safety. Sun PhuQuoc Airways requires passengers with special conditions to complete the medical clearance process before being accepted for transport.
Do you need medical clearance before your flight?
Passengers require medical clearance if they fall into one of the following categories:
Wearing a cast on the left leg, right leg, or both legs.
Suffering from diabetes or other medical conditions and needing to carry syringes for use on board the aircraft as prescribed by a doctor.
Requiring special medical care during the journey.
Having an infectious disease that poses a risk to themselves or other passengers.
Having a physical or mental health condition or behavior that may affect flight safety.
Being terminally ill or having a medical condition that could deteriorate during the flight.
Having reduced or lost ability to self-care and requiring special assistance.
Having allergies that pose a serious life-threatening risk.
Having just received emergency medical treatment at the airport or on a flight but still wishing to continue the journey.
Or falling into other cases where Sun PhuQuoc Airways requires medical clearance before accepting transport.
If you are unsure whether you fall into the category requiring medical clearance, please contact Sun PhuQuoc Airways before your flight to have your specific case assessed.
What must the medical clearance document include?
The medical clearance document must contain sufficient information for the airline to evaluate the ability to travel, including:
Full name, age, and gender of the passenger.
Full name, address, phone number, and workplace of the doctor.
Medical diagnosis and health status.
Prediction of health progress during the flight.
Assessment of whether the condition could affect other passengers.
Date of medical clearance.
Doctor's signature.
How long is the medical clearance valid?
Medical clearance must be obtained no more than 7 days before the actual departure date. Therefore, passengers should not use a certificate that exceeds the validity period for the flight.
What are the requirements for a travel companion?
In cases where a passenger requires a companion for assistance during the journey, the companion must:
Be 18 years of age or older as of the departure date.
Be in good health.
Be able to understand and follow the flight attendant's instructions.
Have sufficient physical and mental capacity to assist the passenger in an emergency.
Travel with the passenger on the same flight, same date, same route, and same class of service.
Not belong to the category of passengers with special conditions.
Have medical expertise if requested by a doctor.
Can I bring medical equipment on board?
Sun PhuQuoc Airways accepts certain personal medical equipment and items subject to conditions of carriage, including non-radioactive medical supplies, certain implanted medical devices, portable electronic medical devices, and lithium batteries used for medical devices within specified limits.
Some mentioned devices include AEDs, nebulizers, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and corresponding portable electronic medical devices.
For devices using lithium batteries, passengers must verify the correct battery type and capacity before the flight to ensure they meet the transport conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need medical clearance before flying?
You need medical clearance if you fall into one of the special medical conditions specified by Sun PhuQuoc Airways, such as wearing a cast, requiring special medical care, having an infectious disease, having reduced self-care ability, or having a condition that may affect flight safety.
How far in advance must the medical clearance be issued?
The medical clearance must be obtained no more than 7 days before the actual departure date.
Do I need medical clearance if I have a cast on my leg?
Yes. Passengers with a cast on the left leg, right leg, or both legs are in the group that requires medical clearance before the flight.
Do I need medical clearance if I am using medication or medical devices?
This depends on your health condition and the type of equipment needed. If you need to carry syringes for use on board as prescribed by a doctor or require special medical care, you are in the group requiring medical clearance.
How old must the companion for a passenger requiring medical clearance be?
The companion must be 18 years of age or older as of the departure date and meet the requirements regarding health, ability to assist, and traveling with the passenger on the same journey.
Can I bring a CPAP machine on board?
Certain portable electronic medical devices such as CPAP, nebulizers, or AEDs are accepted by the airline subject to conditions of carriage. For devices using lithium batteries, it is necessary to check the limits regarding battery type and capacity.
Do food allergies require medical clearance?
Passengers with allergies that pose a serious life-threatening risk are in the group that requires medical clearance before the flight.
What if my health condition is not on the list?
The list is not exhaustive. Sun PhuQuoc Airways may request a passenger to complete a medical clearance if it determines that the health condition may affect transportation or flight safety.
