broken arm

[eaamd]

can anyone tell me if its ok to travel with a child abroad with a broken arm?someone told me airlines can refuse travel,can anyone advise?

[dzug]

There are issues about travelling with a limb in plaster - it may need to be 'split' to reduce pressure on it.

And the airline may have issues about a passenger occupying more than his fair share of room because of limited mobility and may want you to buy more seats (particularly with a leg in plaster).

You need to consult both your doctor and your airline - different airlines have different policies.

eg Ryanair: (who are probably fussier than most)

passengers travelling with broken limbs in plaster are required to travel with a medical certificate.

Passengers traveling with upper limbs in cast, waist and above, will only require one seat to travel.

Adult passengers travelling with lower limbs in cast, waist and/or full leg plaster, must purchase three seats in total, per journey, to travel. This will enable the leg to be elevated during the flight and reduce swelling.

Passengers travelling with lower leg in plaster, below the knee only, will only require one seat.

If a plaster cast has been fitted on any limb for less than 48 hours then the cast needs to be split (the split need to run along the entire length of the cast) If the plaster cast been fitted for more than 48 hours there is no requirement for the cast to be split. This is applicable for both plaster of paris and resin casts.

A medical certificate confirming fitness to fly will be required.