Different airlines have different regulations.
1. Hainan Airlines: Healthy elderly people over 60 years old can fly independently and meet the requirements for ordinary passengers. Elderly passengers suffering from related unseaworthy diseases should provide appropriate "diagnostic certificates" and fill out the "Special Passenger (Elderly Patient) Flight Application Form". Otherwise, the shipping company refuses to bear the transportation responsibility.
2. China Eastern Airlines: China Eastern Airlines has the right to refuse to carry passengers over 80 years of age who are obviously unsuitable for one-way travel or who require special care during the flight. There is no difference between an elderly passenger who is suitable for a one-way flight and an ordinary passenger.
3, some airlines also said that the elderly when traveling by air it is best to bring the relevant documents. Otherwise, only after an on-site assessment of their physical condition can they sign the relevant responsibility documents before issuance.
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Elderly people traveling by air guide
Bring first aid medicine with you. For the sick old man, carry first aid medicine is very necessary, high blood pressure patients ready to emergency antihypertensive drugs; coronary heart disease patients carry nitroglycerin tablets, aspirin, etc.; diabetic patients carry medical certificates and insulin preparation; chronic cardiac insufficiency patients need to bring oral diuretics, nitroglycerin tablets.
Best accompanied. Elderly people traveling by air, it is best to be accompanied. If you do not feel comfortable letting the elderly fly alone, you can apply to the airline "unaccompanied elderly" service. This service from the old man arrived at the airport, has been by a person in charge. However, it is important to note that this service needs to be prepared documents, apply in advance.
Cerebrovascular patients try not to fly. The roar, vibration and lack of oxygen may aggravate the condition of patients suffering from cerebral embolism, cerebral hemorrhage and brain tumors, so it is better for these patients not to fly. people over 60 years old are recommended to choose large and medium-sized passenger planes, which are more stable.
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