This should, of course, be discussed with the pregnant woman's obstetrician. According to WebMD, air travel is generally ok during a normal, healthy pregnancy.

"I always tell my patients no travel after 32 weeks, because if she delivers, she won't have me there," says Elizabeth Nye, MD, an obstetrician at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. "She may have to deliver in a strange place with a doctor she has never met."

This page outlines some excellent suggestions for travelling during pregnancy:

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/traveling-while-pregnant

MayoClinic.com says:
"Generally, commercial air travel during pregnancy poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her baby. Still, if you're pregnant, it's best to check with your health care provider before you fly. Certain conditions in pregnancy — such as severe anemia, sickle cell disease, clotting disorders and placental insufficiency — can increase the risk of problems.

If you have flexibility in your travel plans, midpregnancy (14 to 28 weeks) may be the best time to fly. This is when you're likely to feel your best — and the risks of miscarriage and premature labor are the lowest. Your health care provider may restrict travel of any type after 36 weeks of pregnancy or if you're at risk of preterm delivery. "

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/air-travel-during-pregnancy/AN00398
Source(s):
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/traveling-while-pregnant
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/air-travel-during-pregnancy/AN00398

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