Medical Consideration

Medical clearance

The transportation of patients who require special medical attention on Saudi Arabian Airlines flights or on other companies involved in the transport need to carry a Medical Statement Information Model (MEDIF) filled by the passenger’s attending physician or issued by the medical services to the transportation companies. Note that the model is only valid for (7) days from the date of signing by a competent doctor.

Pregnant women

It is admissible for a pregnant woman who is less than (32) weeks and did not have any complications during a prior pregnancy, such as former drain or the birth of twins, to fly by air after filling up the mobilization model of the pregnant women. The form must be filled in by a competent doctor and is valid for a period of seven (7) days from the date of issue.

After week (32) of her pregnancy, the pregnant woman should provide a medical certificate (MEDIF) filled in by a competent doctor. The form is valid for a period of seven (7) days from the date of issue.

Blind passengers and incompetent hearing

Saudi Arabian Airlines welcomes blind or incompetent hearing passengers on board, if they are traveling alone or in a group.

Blind and incompetent hearing passengers are to prepare themselves by identifying the type of each aircraft they will be traveling on. In addition, they are required to notify Saudi Arabian Airlines at the time of booking in order to make the necessary arrangements.

Newborn children

There are no restrictions for newborn children to fly on board after their first week of confinement. In the case where the child suffers health problems, they need a medical certified by the attending physician prior to acceptance of travel by air.

Renal failure patient's passengers

Saudi Arabian Airlines gives (240) kg as an extra weight allowance for medicines and medical equipment free of charge in addition to the amount of free baggage allowance according to the degree of travel. The patient has to carry a medical certificate from the hospital stating that they are renal failure patients.