As of today, the Aviation Authority in the country does not have an official protocol for conduct regarding people on the trans spectrum. In other countries around the world, the protocols vary.

In this article, we will discuss recommendations regarding conduct with aviation authorities and border crossings.
Note that before flying to any destination, it is recommended to check if there is a protocol regarding people on the trans spectrum and what it includes, and to make sure that the country is trans-friendly.

Additionally, insurance companies do not insure travel for medical procedures or operations (not only gender transition procedures).

Tips for Flights

• Name and gender on passports – the name and gender on your passport must align with the name and gender on your plane ticket.
• The title (such as Ms. and Mr.) that you are sometimes asked to add, doesn’t necessarily need to match the gender on the passport, and airports generally disregard it.
• It is illegal to erase the sex clause on your passport or to damage it in any way.
• Medications – solid medications can be brought on the plane in carry-on luggage. Liquid medications can be brought in your carry-on luggage when less than 100ml. You can take inhalers in carry-on luggage, but lubricating liquids must be taken in checked baggage (as their volume exceeds 100 ml). It is recommended to bring a doctor’s note that these are prescription medications that you need to bring with you.
• Screening and security machines – in some countries (mostly the USA) there are screening machines that create a 3D model of the body of the screened person (these are not the regular metal detectors). In these machines, the staff screens according to “female” or “male”, according to their decision. These machines may cause delays or additional screening for people on the trans spectrum. It is recommended to avoid these machines if possible. It is also recommended not to use packers or prosthetic breasts when going through these machines, as they may be flagged as suspicious objects and lead to further security screening.
• It is recommended to bring a letter from an endocrinologist, a therapist, or other professional that states that you are a transgender person.
• If your appearance does not match your passport photo or the details on your passport, it is recommended to bring an additional identification document besides your passport. In any case, it is recommended to update your documents so they represent your appearance nowadays.