In addition to your hand luggage, you may carry portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), CPAP devices and other similar respiratory devices at no additional cost.

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs)

You will not need Medical Service approval or prior notification to transport and use a POC on board.

Iberia accepts FAA-approved POCs. The equipment must bear an approval label or mark indicating that it is approved for use on aircraft, usually represented by an aircraft symbol, or be accompanied by supporting documentation.

Passengers travelling with a POC may not occupy seats located in emergency exit rows.

CPAP devices

You may use a CPAP device on board without special authorisation, provided that it operates on batteries.

General conditions

POCs and CPAP devices cannot be charged using the aircraft’s electrical sockets and must therefore operate on batteries. For POCs, you must carry enough charged batteries to cover at least 150% of the total journey duration, including flight time, waiting time at airports and a contingency for possible delays.

Additional batteries must be carried in your hand luggage, individually packaged and protected to prevent damage or accidental short circuits during transport. For more information, see our battery regulations.

During use, the POC or CPAP device must be placed under the seat in front and may not exceed the permitted hand-luggage dimensions.

For safety reasons, both devices must be capable of being disconnected when required during the flight. They will only be accepted if disconnecting them does not affect the passenger’s health.