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Can my husband be refused boarding an aircraft after having craniotomy over 5Years ago following bleed to brain. Doctor says it is ok for my husband to fly but as he has not had skull replaced it may be best to check with caa. Don't know how to contact them. Have looked on website but found no info

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Prettythings1

No I cant see why he would be refused I went on a plane a year after my brain surgery

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mrslovely in reply to Prettythings1

Thanks. It's not the fact that he has had surgery that worries me its just that he refused to have his skull replaced and has roughly a quarter of his skull missing.

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Prettythings1 in reply to mrslovely

If you're worried get a doctors note snd take it airport with you.

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Scoogle

He won't be refused to fly. As long as your doctors are happy. The thing that you and your husband should consider is dbt. Be safe

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randomphantoms

Hi.

If you use this link and scroll to the bottom of the page there are options to contact either Heathrow or Gatwick.

caa.co.uk/Our-work/About-us...

Have you checked your travel insurance covers your husband's medical history?

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Kirk5w7

Hi, as others have already said, I doubt that here will be a problem, but you must get the correct insurance and declare his condition otherwise you will not be covered for any health issues.

Janet

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Elenor3

It might be wise to get a letter / certificate of fitness to fly or something from the doctor saying he's safe to fly, just to avoid any last minute hitches, but I think the refusal to board is more likely to be down to the carrier / airline. So for absolute peace of mind, if you're worried about it - contact your airline and tell them in writing and you'll avoid a fuss at check in. I flew for the first time recently, but didn't declare anything to anyone. The doctor said it was safe, and I bought medical insurance from a company that specialises in brain D manage so no one can actually tell if you have TBI as you walk in to the plane if they don't know. If the doctor says it's safe and you have proper insurance it should be fine.

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Tia-01

No they cant my husband flew 2 years after his surgery to remove blood clot. He too had craniotomy..I was worried about it but DR said no reason why he could not fly so mind put at ease...

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mrslovely in reply to Tia-01

Thanks. Did your husband have his skull replaced? Mine refused and has about quarter of his skull missing which is quite noticeable.

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Tia-01 in reply to mrslovely

Yes he did have right after op to remove blood clot but he has a very noticeable indentation on his head.

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Tia-01

Oh yes make sure insurance know history all will be ok..

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Kavib

It shouldn't be a problem unless the doctor said no.

You should contact the Brain and Spine Foundation helpline they are very good to give good advice

brainandspine.org.uk/

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Kavib in reply to Kavib

Tel: 0808 808 1000

Email: helpline@brainandspine.org.uk

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moo196

I think it wise to get written confirmation from your doctor and the airline in question, as the crew make the ultimate decision on the day. They can refuse to carry anyone who they deem unfit to fly and would not have the expertise necessarily. This would ensure no problems on the day.

And, of course decent insurance is required.

Good luck ☺

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jilliana63

Elenor3 hi. You said you got insurance from someone who specialises in brain damage, who are they please? My husband suffered his tbi in March, we won't be flying until next year at the earliest but I was wondering about the cost of insurance. Thank you.

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mrslovely

Searched on compare the market and declared everything in pre existing conditions. Good luck

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