Travel Tips

Check with each airline at least two weeks in advance regarding their policies for use of POCs.

Inform the airlines that you are traveling with a POC when making your reservation.

Confirm your reservation and fax all necessary documents to the airlines well in advance of your flight. See a Suggested Physician Statement here. However, some airlines require a specific Medical Information Form (MEDIF). Also, airlines may require your Physician form to be signed on the physician’s office letterhead. Always be sure to check with the airline you’re using.

Bring all documentation with you. Many airlines require you to carry a prescription for oxygen and the signed letter from your physician during travel.

Allow extra time to pass through security checkpoints

Inform the airline at check-in and boarding that you are traveling with a POC.

Inquire about using an electrical outlet while you wait to board the plane, to conserve battery power.

Make sure you travel with adequate battery supplies for the duration of your scheduled flight, including layovers or possible delays.

Once you arrive at your destination, remember to recharge your batteries for your return trip.