Before Your Next Flight, Check These 6 Critical Signs

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A medical emergency in the air can lead to massive costs, from emergency landings to international hospital bills.
Most travel insurance policies refuse coverage if you flew against medical advice.
One bad decision before boarding can turn a trip into a financial nightmare.

6 Signs You Should NEVER Fly (Especially If You’re Over 70)

If you’re over 70 – or you have parents or grandparents who still love to travel – there are some warning signs you should never ignore before getting on a plane.

In this video, we break down six red flags that can turn a routine flight into a serious medical emergency at 35,000 ft:

Recent surgery or major dental work
Ear pain
Breathing problems and low oxygen levels
Unstable heart symptoms
Recent head injury or bad fall
Swollen, hot, or painful leg that could indicate a blood clot

This is not about scaring you away from flying.
It’s about giving you clear, honest information so you can talk with your doctor, delay a trip if needed, and fly when your body is truly ready.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This video is for education and general information only.
It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor or specialist.
If you recognize yourself (or a loved one) in any of these situations,
👉 talk to your doctor before flying and ask specifically whether you are “fit to fly”.

📚 Sources & further reading

The information in this video is based on published medical and aviation guidance about cabin altitude, older adults, respiratory disease, and blood clots during travel. Here are some of the main sources you can read yourself:

NEJM – Effect of Aircraft-Cabin Altitude on Passenger Discomfort
(oxygen saturation drop and cabin altitude around 6,000–8,000 ft)
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...

British Thoracic Society – Clinical Statement on Air Travel for Passengers with Respiratory Disease
(recommendations for patients with chronic lung disease considering air travel)
https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/docu...
https://thorax.bmj.com/content/77/4/329

University of Arizona Center on Aging – Fit to Fly? Older Adults and Air Travel
(overview of air-travel-related risks and considerations for older adults)
https://aging.arizona.edu/sites/defau...

American Academy of Ophthalmology – Face-Down Recovery After Retinal Surgery
(flying and intraocular gas bubbles after retinal surgery)
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatm...

CDC – Understanding Your Risk for Blood Clots with Travel
(risk of DVT during long-distance travel and prevention tips)
https://www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/risk-...

CDC Yellow Book – Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
(medical travel reference on DVT/PE and long-distance travel)
https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/t...

TravelHealthPro (UK) – Venous Thromboembolism Factsheet
(risk of VTE with flights longer than 4 hours and high-risk travellers)
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsh...

American Society of Hematology – Clots and Travel
(plain-language explanation of DVT risk on long flights)
https://www.hematology.org/education/...

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