The answer is of course not. Old people need to pay attention to many things when they go out, especially when they need to fly. So, today, Bian Xiao will answer your question. Let's have a look!
Do the elderly need to prepare a health certificate when flying?
With the convenience and humanization of transportation services, it is more and more convenient for the elderly to travel, and it is more and more common for the elderly to fly alone.
Although the transport rules promulgated by the Civil Aviation Administration do not stipulate that the elderly need a "diagnosis certificate" issued by the hospital to fly, some airlines also say that as long as their families think that the elderly are in good health, they can arrange for the elderly to board the plane, but the elderly can only board the plane if they show the health certificate issued by the hospital, which is the default "regulation" of more airlines.
China Southern Airlines and Air China said that there is no age limit for passengers. As long as the elderly are healthy and can get on and off the plane freely, there is no need to issue a certificate. But if an accident happens because of the health of the elderly, the airline is not responsible.
China Eastern Airlines said that people under the age of 80 do not need to issue health certificates when boarding the plane; Above 80 years old, you need to be accompanied by an adult and obtain a health certificate from a third-class first-class hospital.
Spring Airlines made it clear that passengers over 70 years old must provide a valid medical report issued by the hospital within six months when purchasing tickets, or show their air tickets and boarding passes for flying within six months, which are allowed to be carried after being reviewed by the airlines.
Which old people are not suitable for flying?
Generally speaking, elderly people who are healthy and have no obvious damage to heart function can fly completely. Because flying is fast, smooth and comfortable, flying should also be the first choice for elderly passengers to travel long distances. However, when booking air tickets for the elderly, we should try to choose large and medium-sized passenger planes with complete facilities and good health care conditions.
Elderly people with poor physical condition should make choices according to their own physical condition or follow the doctor's advice. For example, elderly people with cardiovascular diseases are usually not suitable for flying-for elderly people with severe hypertension and heart disease, changes in atmospheric pressure may lead to increased blood pressure, decreased cardiac output, difficulty breathing, and even life-threatening consequences;
Due to the roar, vibration and lack of oxygen when the plane takes off and lands, patients with cerebrovascular diseases may relapse or aggravate their condition.
In addition, elderly people with respiratory diseases, otolaryngology diseases and people who have just had surgery should not fly.
What preparations should the elderly make before flying?
Some old people are old, because they are far away from their registered permanent residence, so they can't apply for identity cards. They only have household registration books, old-age certificates and other documents. How do they fly?
The answer is that these elderly people should go to the public security organ where their household registration is located or the public security organ where their ID cards are issued to issue household registration certificates, and go to the police workstation of the airport police station to apply for temporary flight certificates.
Before preparing for the flight, elderly passengers should travel lightly and simply, and check their belongings as much as possible, but their belongings should be equipped with first-aid medicines to avoid accidents. In addition, stress and fatigue can lead to hypoglycemia in some elderly people. Eating a few sweets can relieve tension and prevent hypoglycemia.
When flying, it is best to get up and exercise every 1-2 hours, which is especially important for the elderly with venous thrombosis.
If the elderly fly alone, they should also write down the pick-up and drop-off telephone number on paper, so that the elderly can carry it with them so that the airport service personnel can contact in time in case of an accident.
What services can the elderly enjoy by plane?
Airlines generally provide priority care and special services for the elderly, and some airlines also provide 50% discount tickets for the elderly.
Hainan Airlines stipulates that elderly people who fly alone will be guided by service personnel and taken care of by flight attendants at airports in Beijing, Haikou, Xi and Taiyuan.
If the departure station and destination station are Beijing, Haikou, Xi, Taiyuan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Urumqi, Lanzhou and Dalian, we will also provide full-time unaccompanied services (departure station, special care in the air, pick-up at the destination station) and inform the flight information by SMS in time.
China Southern Airlines provides special services, such as wheelchairs, for passengers who are over 65 years old and have to use equipment.
Well, this time Bian Xiao should help you understand all the things you should pay attention to. I hope to help those grandparents who are going to travel, so that Bian Xiao doesn't have to sort out so many things in vain!