What Happens If You Get Sick on the Day of Your Flight Home From Malta?
Flying tomorrow, sick today? Here is what to do next.
Key takeaways
- If you feel too unwell to fly, see a doctor before going to the airport.
- A doctor can assess you and, where medically justified, provide documentation.
- Contact your airline and travel insurer early.
Should you fly?
Flying with a mild cold is usually fine, though pressure changes can hurt blocked ears and sinuses. Flying with high fever, severe vomiting, breathing difficulty, recent surgery or a serious injury may not be safe. A doctor can advise.
Medical certificates and fit-to-fly
After assessment, a doctor may provide a consultation summary, receipts, and - where medically justified - a certificate. Airlines and insurers have their own forms and rules, so ask them what they need.
If you are too ill to leave the hotel
A doctor-on-call can visit your accommodation in many areas.
Documents to keep
- Doctor’s report and any certificate.
- Receipts for consultation and medicines.
- Your booking and airline correspondence.
- Insurance claim reference.
Emergencies
Call 112 for serious symptoms, including at the airport.
This information cannot diagnose your symptoms or replace individual medical advice. For a medical emergency in Malta, call 112.
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