In addition to your hand luggage, you can bring oxygen concentrators (CPAP) and similar respiratory devices free of charge. You will not need medical clearance to transport them, but you must indicate on a label their authorisation by the FAA or accompany your device with the supporting documentation.
These devices cannot use the electrical sockets on aircraft, so you therefore bring a supply of charged batteries to cover at least 150% of the total duration of your journey: the flight time and the time on the ground (waiting at the departure, transit and destination airports, extras for any unexpected delays, etc.).
The extra batteries must be carried in your hand luggage, individually packed and protected, and placed under the seat in front of you on the aircraft. For more information, please see the battery regulations.
For safety reasons, CPAP machines may have to be disconnected during the journey and will therefore only be accepted if this disconnection does not interfere with the sick person's health.
If you have an individual condition that you think we need to know about, or if you have any questions, you can contact us through this form..