What happens if a woman gives birth in a plane?


What happens if a woman gives birth in a plane? Flight attendants are trained to react quickly in emergencies, including medical emergencies; one flight attendant told Business Insider that she “could deliver a baby if I have to.” If a doctor happens to be on board, they could be called into action.


What happens if a baby is born on a plane over the ocean?

If a child was born on a plane, while flying over a major ocean, what would be the child's citizenship? It would, mostly, be the citizenship of the baby's parents. A few countries give citizenship to anyone born in their airspace, but not in international airspace over an ocean.


Did a woman give birth on a plane without knowing she was pregnant?

The woman, identified as Tamara, was on a KLM Royal Dutch flight from Guyaquil, Ecuador to Amsterdam when she took everyone in the aircraft by surprise by unexpectedly giving birth. Ms Tamara was flying from Ecuador to her destination in Spain, with a stop at Schipol Airport outside Amsterdam.


Do you get free flights if you give birth on a plane?

Popular rumor claims that people born on airplanes get free flights for life. Any truth in that? Sadly, it seems to be something of a myth. Very few airlines are known to have granted a newborn free flights for life.


Can airlines refuse pregnant passengers?

Every airline can have its own standard for when pregnant women are no longer permitted to fly or need medical clearance before doing so. However, the general rule of thumb is up to 36 weeks pregnant. Passengers over 36 weeks pregnant could risk adverse effects if they fly too far into their pregnancy.


What does your birth certificate say if you re born on a plane?

On the birth certificate, the place of birth is listed as “In the Air.” There are few people with such a birth certificate (rumors that they get to fly free for life are not true).