Matters needing attention for elderly people flying.

If the physical condition of the elderly at home is relatively stable and there is no serious illness recently, it is usually no problem to fly. Generally speaking, health of the elderly under 70 can fly freely. Passengers over 70 years old do not need to provide medical certificates as long as they are in good health. However, in order to ensure the safety of travel, it is recommended to bring a health certificate issued 96 hours before boarding.

If the elderly over 80 fly, airlines have different requirements.

Some airlines put forward certain requirements for the elderly over 80 years old to fly.

For example, according to the regulations of China Eastern Airlines, when the elderly are over 80 years old, they need to be accompanied by adults, and they must issue relevant health certificates in the local third-class first-class hospitals. Airlines will have the right to refuse to board the plane according to the physical condition of the elderly. If you must fly, you must sign an agreement with the airline, stating that if there is an accident, the airline will not bear the responsibility;

Hainan Airlines stipulates that if the elderly are healthy and have no cardiovascular diseases, they should go through the formalities as normal passengers. If they have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, they must issue a certificate, otherwise they will not be responsible for the accident on the plane;

China Southern stipulates that as long as the elderly are healthy and have no cardiovascular diseases, they can get on and off the plane freely without showing their health certificates. Once the health of the elderly has an accident, the airline is irresponsible. The specific requirements of each airline are different, so you need to consult the airline before booking.

Finally, if the elderly who are not accompanied by adults need to fly for various reasons, don't worry too much. Some airlines provide individual flight services for elderly people over the age of 65 who travel alone, and the staff on the ground and in the air will also take care of them all the time, and they need to apply to the airlines 72 hours in advance. If the elderly at home have difficulty in moving, passengers who need wheelchair equipment to board the plane or need special care, please apply to official website of China Southern Airlines when booking tickets.

Note: It is better to choose large and medium-sized planes than small planes when booking air tickets for the elderly, because large and medium-sized planes have spacious cabins, smooth flight, low noise and comfortable seats, which can reduce the fatigue of the journey and reduce the factors induced by heart disease in the elderly. Old people in poor health should choose whether to travel by air according to the doctor's instructions. There are usually several types of elderly people who are not suitable for flying: those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, heart diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, otolaryngology diseases, and those who have just had surgery. Because the change of air pressure in flight may lead to the increase of blood pressure, in the case of hypoxia, it may lead to difficulty breathing. The roar, vibration and lack of oxygen of aircraft take-off and landing may lead to the recurrence of some old diseases and aggravate the condition.

Above, I hope my answer can help you.

Have a nice trip!