When are you not fit to fly in 2025 — and which medical conditions may ground you?

Certain medical or legal conditions can make air travel unsafe or restricted under airline and EU safety guidance. In this episode, we explain common reasons passengers may be declared not fit to fly and how assessments are made.

In this episode, we cover:

• Recent major surgery or untreated pneumothorax

• Unstable heart disease or recent heart attack

• Severe respiratory disease with low oxygen levels

• Contagious infections requiring isolation

• Advanced pregnancy beyond airline limits

• Uncontrolled seizures

• Severe anaemia or active bleeding

• Acute psychiatric crisis or high suicide risk

• Recent stroke or neurological instability

• Legal travel restrictions or docume ...