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Which Patient is Not Allowed in Flight?

Published in Medical Flight Restrictions 1 min read

Based on the provided information from Air India's medical fitness guidelines, a specific medical condition is listed as not permitted for flight travel.

According to the reference, a patient who has a fractured mandible with a wired jaw is generally not allowed to fly. This condition is listed under the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) disorders section in the airline's guidelines on flying with medical conditions.

Here is the relevant detail from the provided reference:

  • Medical Condition: Fractured mandible with wired jaw
  • Status: Not permitted

While other conditions like certain eye disorders or recent surgeries might be permitted under specific time constraints (e.g., after a certain number of days or hours), the fractured mandible with a wired jaw is explicitly stated as not permitted without any qualifying conditions mentioned in the provided snippet.

For more detailed information on flying with various medical conditions, please refer to the official Air India guidelines on Medical Fitness.

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