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In-flight health

As your health and wellbeing are always our highest priority, if we’re not completely confident that it is safe for you to fly, we may not let you board the aircraft.

Before you make a reservation please tell us if you suffer from any illness, disease or other condition, which could make it unsafe for you or other passengers if you fly.

Medical clearance

Generally, most medical conditions shouldn’t stop you from flying, but for certain conditions or incapacities we will need you to obtain a medical clearance before your booking can be confirmed.

We recommend that you first read the Travel Clearance Guidelines to see if your condition is likely to prevent travel or require a clearance, and also how to obtain that clearance. For flights operated by Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia refer to the Jetstar Travel Clearance Form. For flights operated by Jetstar Japan (GK), refer to the Jetstar Japan Travel Clearance Form.

Acute allergy sufferers

Unfortunately Jetstar cannot guarantee an allergy free environment on board our aircraft. In particular, we are unable to provide peanut-free flights, as it’s impossible to prevent other customers from bringing their own peanuts or peanut snacks onto the aircraft.

Jetstar Cabin Crew are not trained to administer adrenalin or any other medication. Please pack the medical supplies you need for your journey in your carry-on baggage.

Contagious and communicable diseases

If you have a contagious or transmittable disease, we can’t let you travel with us until there is no longer a risk to other passengers.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Some studies have found that lack of movement over time could contribute to blood clots forming in the legs (DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis). If you feel you could be at risk from DVT or other health problems, see your doctor before you travel.

Medical supplies in carry-on baggage for the journey

If you’re carrying hypodermic needles you’ll need to declare them at the airport screening point and, where possible, produce documentation or identification to confirm your medical condition. Medication should have a professionally printed identification label, or a manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label affixed.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy travel on Jetstar (JQ) and Jetstar Japan (GK) flights:

If you are pregnant and your travel is less than 4 hours duration:

  • you have a normal pregnancy, all of your travel must be completed by the end of the 40th week of your pregnancy and no medical clearance is required,
  • you have a complicated pregnancy, medical clearance is required,
  • you have an uncomplicated multiple pregnancy, medical clearance is not required provided travel is completed by the end of the 36th week of pregnancy,

For all pregnancies, there must be 7 days between the date travel is completed and the date on which you are due to give birth,

For all pregnancies for travel after 28 weeks of pregnancy, you must carry a letter from a registered/licensed medical practitioner or registered/licensed midwife confirming:

  • the estimated date of delivery;
  • whether it is a single or multiple pregnancy;
  • that the pregnancy is a routine pregnancy and that there are no complications with the pregnancy.

We do not represent that travel is safe for you at any particular point during your pregnancy. You must seek advice from your own medical practitioner. The periods referred to are only our minimum requirements.

If you are pregnant and your travel is 4 hours duration or greater:

  • you have a normal pregnancy, all of your travel must be completed by the end of the 36th week of your pregnancy,
  • you have a complicated pregnancy, medical clearance is required,
  • you have an uncomplicated multiple pregnancy, medical clearance is not required provided travel is completed by the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy,

For all pregnancies, there must be 7 days between the date travel is completed and the date on which you are due to give birth,

For all pregnancies for travel after 28 weeks of pregnancy, you must carry a letter from a registered/licensed medical practitioner or registered/licensed midwife confirming:

  • the estimated date of delivery;
  • whether it is a single or multiple pregnancy;
  • that the pregnancy is a routine pregnancy and that there are no complications with the pregnancy.

We do not represent that travel is safe for you at any particular point during your pregnancy. You must seek advice from your own medical practitioner. The periods referred to are only our minimum requirements.

Pregnancy travel on Jetstar Asia (3K, VF) and Jetstar Pacific (BL) flights

If you are pregnant:

  • if there are no complications of which you are aware we will carry you on our services up to 27 weeks pregnant without a Doctors Certificate.
  • between 28 to 35 weeks of pregnancy, we will carry you subject to a Doctors certificate.
  • pregnancy 36 weeks and above we will refuse carriage.
  • we do not represent that travel is safe for you at any particular point during your pregnancy. You must seek advice from your own medical practitioner. The periods referred to are only our minimum requirements.

Travel oxygen

If you need additional travel oxygen on your Jetstar flight, please be aware of the following requirements.

*Please see our schedules page if you need to confirm the aircraft type for your flight. If you change your flight details, it’s very important that you contact Jetstar Reservations before you travel.

All passengers requiring the use of Travel Oxygen must complete a Jetstar Travel Clearance Form at least five business days before travel.

If you’re travelling on an A320 or A321 aircraft (selected Domestic Australian, Domestic New Zealand, Trans-Tasman flights and Short Haul international flights) operated by Jetstar or Jetstar Asia/Valuair:

  • Jetstar does not provide ’travel’ oxygen - it must be supplied by you.
  • Jetstar can only accept oxygen cylinders supplied by BOC, Air Liquide or Supagas. To contact BOC please call 1800 050 999. To contact Air Liquide please call 1300 360 202. To contact Supagas please call 13 77 72.
  • A ’C’ size cylinder is the maximum size permitted. Multiple cylinders may however be carried. If additional seats are required to carry the oxygen cylinders for your travel, you will need to purchase these seats.
  • All other equipment must be supplied by you (e.g. oxygen, regulator, mask or nasal cannula).
  • Jetstar also accepts the following Portable Oxygen Concentrator makes for carriage:
    • AirSep LifeStyle
    • AirSep FreeStyle
    • SeQual Eclipse
    • Respironics EverGo
    • Inogen One
  • For use in Portable Oxygen Concentrators, High Strength Lithium Ion Batteries with a Watt-hour of between 100Wh and not exceeding 160Wh are limited to two batteries in carry-on baggage and require Dangerous Goods approval. Batteries exceeding 160wh are not permitted on board.
  • You, or your carer, are responsible for the onboard control of the oxygen.
  • A Doctors’ Medical Certificate will be required by the medical gas supplier.
  • This Certificate must include details of your required oxygen flow rate. The Certificate must also state whether you are capable of using the oxygen un-aided (or not).
  • A completed Jetstar Travel Clearance Form will be required at check-in.
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have sufficient oxygen available (including reserves) for the duration of your journey and any onward travel, taking into consideration the possibility of delays (including a diversion).
  • You will be responsible for the return of all equipment to BOC or Air Liquide.
  • You must comply with the Jetstar Independent Traveller requirement.
  • If you are connecting to or from a flight operated by another carrier (other than Jetstar, Jetstar Asia and Valuair), you must contact the other carrier to organise travel clearance.

If you are travelling on a flight operated by Jetstar Japan (GK), please call the Jetstar Japan Contact Centre to make your booking and discuss Travel Clearance.

If you are travelling on an A330 aircraft (long haul international flight):

You cannot supply your own travel oxygen unless it is a Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Oxygen cylinders must be supplied by Jetstar (through Qantas Special Handling) for in-flight use only and a fee will apply. To organise this, your Doctor must complete the Jetstar Travel Clearance Form and return it to us for pre-approval 5 business days before your flight.

  • If additional seats are required to carry the oxygen cylinders supplied for your travel, you will need to purchase these seats.
  • Jetstar also accepts the following Portable Oxygen Concentrator makes for carriage:
    • AirSep LifeStyle
    • AirSep FreeStyle
    • SeQual Eclipse
    • Respironics EverGo
    • Inogen One
  • For use in Portable Oxygen Concentrators, High Strength Lithium Ion Batteries with a Watt-hour of between 100Wh and not exceeding 160Wh are limited to two batteries in carry-on baggage and require Dangerous Goods approval. Batteries exceeding 160wh are not permitted onboard.
  • The completed Medical Clearance Form must also be presented at check in.
  • You, or your carer, are responsible for the onboard management of the oxygen.
  • You must comply with the Jetstar Independent Traveller requirement.
  • If you are connecting to or from a flight operated by another carrier (other than Jetstar, Jetstar Asia and Valuair), you must contact the other carrier to organise travel clearance.
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