Who Needs Medical Clearance?
Passengers in the following situations are advised to contact the Lao Airlines Reservation Center / Call Center at least 24 hours before departure to complete the required form and obtain medical clearance.
Infectious Disease
Persons with Infectious disease or following medical symptoms that may affect health and safety of other passengers on the flight.
Unable to Travel Alone
Persons unable to travel by air alone, unaccompanied by a medical doctor, a nurse or a family member such as those with heart conditions, cardiovascular and other circulatory conditions or recently undergone a surgery.
Medical Assistance Required
Persons who require assistance by a medical team during the flight to provide special services such as oxygen supply or infusion.
Guideline of Medical clearance upon check-in on departure date
| Type of Surgery | Day/Hour after surgery | Medical Certificate Indicating Fit To Fly | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Surgery | ≤ 14 days | Case with complication required current medical report | |
| Chest Surgery | ≤ 14 days | If air is absorbed | |
| Cranial Surgery | ≤ 14 days | If cranium is free of air | |
| Abdominal Surgery | ≤ 10 days | If uncomplicated recovery | |
| General Surgery example: gender affirmation surgery |
≤ 7 days | – | |
| Caesarean Surgery (Baby delivery by surgery) | ≤ 4 days | – | |
| Laparoscopic Surgery (Abdominal keyhole surgery) example: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Obstetric Surgery |
≤ 5 days | If uncomplicated recovery | |
| Plastic Surgery/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery example: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Obstetric Surgery |
≤ 24 hours | – | |
| Investigative Laparoscopy (for Chest or abdomen) | ≤ 24 hours | If air is absorbed |