Flying with a cast on?

Fabio

Hi lads,

My brother and I are due to fly to Riga enroute to Helsinki for Cork City's second leg of their UEFA Cup clash with FK Haka but unfortunately he's a broken wrist at the moment and it's in plaster. It has been for about a month at this stage now and there is a chance it may be taken off the day before we fly out.

However if it's not, does anyone think there'll be a problem with him flying?

I think he'll be fine cos people often break bones on hols and fly home but just looking for a bit of reassurance.

Danbo!

im no doctor, but as far as I know, you'll need to get the cast 'split' before flying, to allow it to expand/contract in the pressurised cabin.

January

Are you flying with Ryanair??
From thier website:

All 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 a cast 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.

Fabio

Flying with AirBaltic and then Aer Lingus coming home.

Thanks for the replies lads....seems as if he'll be ok but will need to shell out to see the doctor to get a cert just in case....