Can I travel on a plane if I have a plaster cast?
Plaster casts carry the risk of swelling affecting your circulation. It usually leads to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and compartment syndrome. Being on flight and developing any such complication calls for emergency landing as the patient needs rushing to hospital. Therefore, airlines recommend waiting for 24 hours after fitting a plaster cast for a flight of less than 2 hours and 48 hours for a flight of more than 2 hours.