Wheelchair Use for Passenger Assistance

Wheelchairs provided by our airline are strictly for assisting passengers with mobility needs during boarding, deplaning, and within the airport premises. These wheelchairs are not for personal use outside of these designated areas. Passengers are encouraged to request assistance in advance to ensure availability and a smooth travel experience.

You can view the details regarding the situation of wheel chair that require travelling with an attendant in the table below.

Situation

Passengers who are capable of ascending and descending steps and can make their own way to and from their cabin seats, but are unable to walk long distances.

Passengers who cannot ascend or descend steps but are able to make their own way slowly to and from their cabin seats.

Passengers who are immobile and require wheelchairs to be transported to and from the aircraft and to and from their cabin seats.

Mentally handicapped passenger

Travel Notice for Skardu Flights

Due to the resources limitations at Skardu airport, we do not accommodate passengers who require assistance with stairs and are immobile. We kindly ask you to plan your journey with this in mind.

Newborns

Less than 48 Hours Old: Babies can travel at 48 hours of age if they are fit and healthy. A Medical/Birth Certificate is required.

Three Days and Older: Fit to travel without additional requirements,

Contagious/ Infectious Diseases

Passengers with contagious or infectious diseases are not permitted to travel on M/s Airblue aircraft during the contagious stage of their illness.

Cardiac Conditions

Heart Attack/ Stroke/ MI/ Angina Allowed after 3 days (only if uncomplicated). A fitness medical certificate from a cardiac physician is required.

Cardiac Failure: A medical certificate from a cardiac physician is required, confirming your fitness to fly.

Angiography: Fit to travel after 24 hours.

Angioplasty: Fit to travel after 3 days with a medical certificate from a cardiac physician confirming your fitness to fly.

Heart Surgery (CABG): Allowed to travel 14 days after surgery with a fitness certificate from the operating cardiac surgeon.

Passengers with Pneumatically or Electrically Operated Apparatus

Passengers requiring pneumatically or electrically operated apparatus for medical treatment are not permitted to travel as these devices cannot be operated onboard.

Blind Passengers

No medical clearance is required. Assistance will be provided by airline staff after check-in.

Hair Transplant/ Aesthetic/ Cosmetic Procedures

Travel is allowed after 24 hours with a fitness letter from the cosmetic surgeon. For same-day travel, a recommendation from the Airport Health Authority doctor and a fitness letter from the cosmetic surgeon are required.

Orthopedic/Bones

Fractures: Travel is allowed after 48 hours of cast application. Travel within 24 hours of a fracture is permitted with a splint, but a medical certificate and detailed medical notes are required. Unbendable casts will require 3 seats.

Major Hip/ Ankle/ Knee Surgery: Allowed after 6 weeks with a medical certificate confirming your fitness to fly.

Brain/ Spinal Surgery: Allowed after 14 days with a medical certificate confirming your fitness to fly.

Surgery Cases

ENT Surgery: Travel is permitted 14 days after surgery with a medical certificate, confirming your fitness to fly.

Chest Surgery: Allowed after 14 days with a medical certificate, confirming your fitness to fly.

Major Abdominal Open Surgery: Allowed after 14 days with a medical certificate , indicating that you are fit to fly.

Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: Allowed after 7 days with a fitness medical certificate

Eye Surgery (Intraocular): Allowed after 10 days with a medical certificate , indicating that you are fit to fly.

Cataract Eye Surgery/ Corneal Laser Surgery: Allowed after 48 hours with a medical certificate , indicating that you are fit to fly.

Stretcher Cases

M/s Airblue does not accommodate passengers on stretchers. Please make alternative arrangements if you require stretcher assistance.

Hearing Impairments

Deaf or hearing-impaired passengers do not need medical clearance to travel. Please ensure you bring and carry any necessary hearing aids with you.

Indwelling Urinary Catheters

Passengers traveling with an indwelling urinary catheter should ensure that they are comfortable and prepared for their journey and medical certificate is required to board the flight. If you need assistance or have specific requirements, please inform our staff during check-in.

Asthma Sufferers

Passengers with asthma can travel without needing medical clearance. However, if you have any specific needs or concerns, please let us know at check-in.

Oxygen Bottle: A portable oxygen bottles up to 5 kg may be carried by the passenger for medical purposes, subject to presentation of a valid medical certificate. The oxygen bottle is permitted in hand carry only. (liquid oxygen is not permitted)

Expectant Mothers/Pregnant Ladies

Note: Any female guest traveling to Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Umrah visa or to United Arab Emirates on a visit visa who declares pregnancy may not be permitted to travel if the return flight falls within or exceeds the airline’s restricted travel period for pregnant passengers.

Single Uncomplicated Pregnancy

Up to 27 Weeks: Travel is permitted without any medical certificate.

From 28 Weeks to 34 Weeks: Gynecologist's certificate with Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) and fitness to travel is required.

From 35 Weeks to 36 Weeks: A time-bound Gynecologist's certificate with Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) and fitness to travel is required.

37 Weeks and Beyond: Travel is not acceptable.

Multiple Uncomplicated Pregnancy

Up to 27 Weeks: Travel is permitted without any medical certificate.

From 28 Weeks to 30 Weeks: Gynecologist's certificate with Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) and fitness to travel is required.

From 31 Weeks to 32 Weeks: A time-bound Gynecologist's certificate with Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) and fitness to travel is required.

From 33 Weeks and Beyond: Travel is not acceptable.

Multiple Complicated Pregnancy:

Travel restrictions apply based on the severity of the case.

Unaccompanied Minor

Children aged between 5–12 years are not permitted to travel alone on Airblue flights

Carriage of Special Item in Baggage

• 🔋 Battery-Operated Wheelchair: Battery capacity must not exceed 300 Wh.
• 🔋 Power Banks: A maximum of two (02) power banks are permitted onboard and must be kept in the seat pocket in front of the passenger.
• 🚬 E-Cigarettes: One (01) e-cigarette is permitted, provided it is properly packed and carried in hand baggage only.
• 🏏 Cricket Bat: One (01) cricket bat per passenger is permitted and will be charged according to the applicable excess baggage weight.
• ⛳ Golf Kit: One (01) golf kit per passenger is allowed free of charge.
• 🍼 Baby Stroller: One (01) baby stroller is permitted free of charge when travelling with an infant or a child under 5 years of age.
• 🔫 Weapons: Passengers holding a valid weapon license may carry firearms along with ammunition not exceeding 5 kg, subject to airline policy and handling procedures.
• 🧊 Dry Ice: 2.5 kgs allowed per passenger. Label must be pasted with actual weight.
• 🫁 Portable Oxygen Cylinder: 05kgs oxygen bottle allowed per passenger (only gaseous form with medical clearance).

International Flights

• 🔄 Interline Agreement: Airblue does not have an interline agreement with other airlines. Passengers traveling on a transit visa with onward connecting flights are responsible for the transfer of their baggage. Airblue will not be held responsible in case of flight delays or cancellations affecting onward connections.
• 🛂 For International Travel: Passengers must hold a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of travel.
• 🧾 Passenger Details: Passenger name must be entered exactly as per the passport, clearly mentioning the first name and surname. Any additional name should be added as a middle name. Date of Birth (DOB), nationality, and gender must also match the passport details exactly.
• 🚫 Transit Restriction: Transit passengers are not accepted on flights to Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Transit

For Dubai

Transit allowed from Dubai within 08 hours. Flights arrived at Terminal 1 and to move for another terminal, $100 will be charged.

For Sharjah

Transit allowed from Sharjah within 08 hours at same terminal.

For Abu Dhabi

Please contact on [email protected] regarding any transit query from Abu Dhabi

Note: No transit allowed from KSA or Azerbaijan

Passenger rights – UAE

• 🛂 For Visit Visa: Passengers must hold a valid visa, confirmed return ticket, and proof of hotel accommodation.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Visa: All family members mentioned on the family visit visa must travel together on the same flight.
• 🧒 International Travel (5–12 years): If a child is travelling internationally with a residency permit and is accompanied by someone other than the parents, an affidavit is required from the parents authorizing and declaring the accompanying traveler.
• 🧾 Passengers aged 12–18: Passengers travelling on a visit visa are not permitted to travel alone on flights. However, if travelling alone, an affidavit is mandatory confirming permission for the young passenger to travel by parents.

Passenger rights – KSA

• 🛂 For Visit/Umrah Visa: Passengers must hold a valid visa, confirmed return ticket, and proof of hotel accommodation.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Visa: All family members mentioned on the family visit visa must travel together on the same flight.

Excess Baggage Rates

Note:No excess baggage charged on Jeddah flights

Important Note for Passengers with Medical Conditions

Passengers with medical conditions are advised to consult their physician before travel. Any passenger requiring special assistance or medical clearance must inform the airline at the time of booking or at least 48 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in denial of boarding for safety reasons.
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