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Answer: Post-delivery mothers are permitted to travel on Malaysia Airlines flights subject to the conditions below:

Note: The passenger’s safety is our utmost priority and to avoid unnecessary risk, passengers shall comply with our requirements. Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to deny boarding if the requirements stated are not met.

Answer: To travel on other airlines, the expectant/pregnant mother is responsible to check and comply with the specific country’s acceptance requirements such as immigration laws and the connecting airline's policy for expectant mothers. Note: The passenger’s safety is our utmost priority and to avoid unnecessary risk, passengers shall comply with our requirements. Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to deny boarding if the requirements stated are not met.

Answer: If you are travelling during pregnancy, you will be required to fill up the Release and Indemnity Form (R&I) during check-in. The following are general guidelines for expectant mothers: For normal single pregnancy for Domestic/International travel, Malaysia Airlines does not accept any pregnancy cases after the 36th week to travel on our flight. For complicated or multiple pregnancies for Domestic/International travel, Malaysia Airlines does not accept any pregnancy cases from the beginning of the 32nd week to travel on our flight. Passengers are advised to check with the embassy of your country of destination should there be any local restrictions into the country for expectant/pregnant mothers. Note: The passenger’s safety is our utmost priority and to avoid unnecessary risk, passengers shall comply with our requirements. Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to deny boarding if the requirements stated are not met.

Answer: You are advised to familiarise yourself with the peanut/nut allergy policy and protocols of both airlines to find out if the airlines are able to accommodate your needs before you book your ticket.

Answer: Malaysia Airlines is unable to offer a completely peanut/nut-free special meal as our meals are prepared in commercial kitchens that handle peanuts and nut derivatives. For such passengers, the airline will allow them to bring their own food onboard.

Answer: Malaysia Airlines may accept passengers with severe peanut and nut allergies, although passengers are recommended to first read the information on our website under the Health and Medical Guide to fully understand the requirements needed before the airline could facilitate such travel.