Which Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) is approved for Airline Travel and what are the oxygen policies for airlines?

FAA Regulations forbid the carriage of other personal oxygen units, including units which contain compressed or liquid oxygen. Compressed and liquid oxygen are classified as Hazardous Materials.

Non-approved POC brands and models that do not contain compressed or liquid oxygen may be carried in the cabin if they meet United’s carry-on size and weight requirements. Alternatively, they may be transported as checked baggage.

POCs (Portable Oxygen Concentrators) are considered assistive devices and do not count toward carry-on limits, whether or not they are used on board. They must be able to fit underneath the seat or in an overhead compartment.

Effective May 13th of 2009 every US air carrier must permit the use of approved portable oxygen concentrator (POC) devices on all domestic and international flights. This is also true for foreign carriers but only on flights departing or returning to US soil.

As of May 2009, a new ruling was instituted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requiring airlines to accept certain approved portable oxygen concentrators (POC’s) aboard flights. This rule will apply to U.S. air carriers worldwide and to foreign air carriers whose flights begin or end in the U.S. The Department of Transportation has not yet decided whether to require airlines to provide free in-flight medical oxygen to passengers.

Always check with your airline when booking travel to understand how and when these rules are being implemented. The Airline Oxygen Council of American web site (www.airlineoxygencouncil.org) lists various airlines’ policies regarding in-flight oxygen use and equipment.

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Communicate with your Airline about the use of POC’s.

According to the DOT ruling, passengers are expected to inform the air carrier about the intended use of POC’s on board while making the flight reservation. Airlines in return are required to give passengers who declare their intention to use a POC aboard the following information:

1. Any requirements for advance check-in. Airlines may require travelers to notify the airline up to 48 hours in advance if the traveler wishes to use a device.
2. Any weight or size limits for devices to ensure they can be accommodated in the aircraft cabin.
3. Any labeling requirements to permit use on board. (In the future the FAA may require device manufacturers to label devices if they are FAA approved.)
4. Airlines may also require one hour advance check-in for flights. However, airlines may not deny boarding on a connecting flight because of this additional hour requirement.
5. Any requirements about contacting the airline regarding the maximum flight duration and battery capacity requirements.
6. The airline may require travelers to provide a statement from a physician stating that the passenger requires the use of a POC.
7. In the event the travel has connecting or codesharing flights, airlines must also inform travelers of any requirements of the other airlines or direct the passenger to contact that airline directly.

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The new DOT regulation contains specific directions in regards to batteries that are needed for POCs.

1. The airlines may require travelers to carry enough fully charged batteries required to operate their POC for at least 150 percent of the expected maximum flight duration. This includes the total duration of the flight from arrival at the gate including any possible delays that may occur during a flight.
2. If oxygen is provided by the air carrier the passenger is not required to carry batteries.
3. Boarding may be denied by the airline if the passenger does not carry enough, properly packed batteries. The airline must provide a written statement on why the airline refused to provide transportation within 10 days of the incident.
4. Airlines are not required to provide priority seating nor are they obliged to provide an opportunity for passengers to plug in their device. The DOT, however, encourages airlines to permit passengers to plug in their devices.

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POC’s approved by the FAA - As of 1/1/12

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www.regulations.gov, docket number DOT-OST-2004-19482-1300 page 27629

Department of Transportation
www.safetravel.dot.gov

Federal Aviation Association
www.faa.gov

American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org

Alpha-1 Foundation
www.alphaone.org

Airline Oxygen Council of America
www.airlineoxygencouncil.org

American Association for Respiratory Care
www.aarc.org

National Home Oxygen Patients Association
www.homeoxygen.org/airtrav.html

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Airline Consent Forms

 

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ECLIPSE APPROVED AIRLINES

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INVACARE XPO2 PORTABLE OXYGEN AIRLINES

Almost all of them - list to be produced soon. Check with your airline

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Please check with each airlines' own web site, as well as their medical oxygen desk, for up-to-date information on the airlines' specific oxygen passenger requirements.

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RESIRONICS EVERGO PORTABLE OXYGEN AIRLINES

EverGo™
 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator for use aboard commercial airline flights. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrator vary, patients need to check with their airlines before flying with EverGo.

EverGo is now approved for use on the following airlines:

Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Air Iceland
AirTran Airways
Alaska
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
American Eagle (American Airlines)
ASA - Atlantic Southeast (Delta)
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Champion Air (NWA)
Chautauqua Airlines (Delta)
Colgan Air (Continental)
Comair (Delta)
Commut Air (Continental)
Continental
Continental Express (Continental)
Continental Micronesia (Continental)
Delta
Express Jet
Freedom Airlines (Delta)
Frontier
Gulfstream International (Continental)
Hawaiian
Horizon
Iceland Air
JAL
JetBlue
Lufthansa
Mango
Mesaba Airlines (NWA)
Midwest
Midwest Connect
Northwest Airlines
Pinnacle Airlines (Delta)
Qantas
Sinapore Air
Southwest
Sun Country
SAS Airlines
Shuttle America (Delta)
US Airways
Virgin Atlantic
West Jet
 

Check back on this web page as the list of commercial airlines permitting EverGo portable oxygen concentrator continues to grow. 

Flying with Oxygen
Flying with supplemental oxygen equipment such as Respironics EverGo requires advance planning. You should check with your airline for their guidelines prior to your trip. For example, most airlines require patients to carry a prescription and a written statement from a physician allowing you to fly. Other guidelines may include:

Many airlines have special assistance coordinators to help you through the process.

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