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Airline Policies
AIRLINES AND THEIR CRITERIA ON POC USAGE:All airlines which take off or land in the United States are now required to allow DOT-approved individually-owned Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) to be carried on and used aboard the plane, effective May 13, 2009. Still, keep in mind that airline policies may change without notice. Always verify the airline policy when you make your reservation. In addition, many airlines require notification of POC carry-ons. We suggest you call at least two weeks before your departure. Also, see our Report a Problem page. Click on the airline name for more information. Allows POCs. Requirs 72 hours’ notice.
Accepts approved POCs.
Air Berlin allows all POCs approved by the Department of Transportation. Oxygen is available on board for a fee. They do not allow passengers that require a continuous supply of oxygen from canisters.
Very informative website. Air Canada allows all DOT approved POCs, 48 hours notification is required. Oxygen is provided by the airline; $150 each departure/arrival; need doctor’s prescription and 48 hours notice.
Does allow POC usage with consent from Air France medical service. Air France “complies with all DOT regulations.” As always, 48 hours’ notice should be provided to the airline if you are planning on bringing a POC on board, or want Air France to provide oxygen, available at additional cost.
At least 72 hours notification for POC and oxygen (but you may well need more time to get Air New Zealand’s form signed by your physician). You must check in at least 1 hour in advance of the check-in deadline for your flight. Also, they require you print and fill out their MEDA form available on the website. MEDA form must be signed by a certified physician and faxed to the number provided on the form itself. This Airline is very thorough and tells you exactly what needs to be done and when on their website.
AirTran accepts all DOT approved POC devices. Physician’s letter and form required.
Allows POCs with a copy of the prescription but can not be more than 50 lbs. Your POC will be counted as a carry -on. They require advanced notice by calling 1-877-824-4846. Passenger must bring batteries and plug, battery must be charged enough for the duration of the flight plus two hours.
Allows all DOT approved POCs, and while advance notice is not required by the company, it would be wise to do so anyway, to prevent any extremely inconvenient misunderstandings.
Airline website has no information on POCs. Oxygen provided by the airline; 96 hours advance notice must be provided. A medical form is required, and available on the website. Contact customer service; be sure to mention your oxygen needs.
Allegiant Airlines does not supply medical oxygen. Allows all DOT approved POCs with prior notification.
Accepts all DOT approved POCs. Notify the reservations department at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled departure time.
Austrian Air allows all DOT approved POCs. At least 48 hours notice is required. Will provide oxygen with 72 hours’ notice at extra cost.
Avianca says it allows five DOT approved POCs, Inogen One, AirSep LifeStyle, AirSep FreeStyle, Sequal Eclipse, Respironics EverGo. Requires prior notification and relevant documentations. The website contains all the information you will need.
British Airways accepts POCs aboard their aircrafts. Passengers require medical clearance before traveling, and must contact the Passenger Medical Clearance Unit directly in order to make the necessary arrangements. Tel: 020 8738 5444 Fax: 020 8738 9644 Email: pmcu.pmcu@ba.com
Brussels AirThe website has no information on POCs. The airline offers oxygen on board (up to 8 liter/minute). Prior notification is required by the airline, and costs of the oxygen must be paid for prior to the flight.
POCs allowed with at least 48 hours advanced notice and relevant documentation submitted. Oxygen is also provided on board at no charge to the passenger.
Allows POCs. Contact the airline well in advance of your departure date. Contact Disability Services at 1-800-778-4838.
Allows POCs, requires 48 hours’ notice.
Allows POCs. Notification must be provided at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.
Allows POCs. They require that your doctor faxes a letter describing the need for the POC at least four days prior to departure.
POCs allowed. Be sure to tell the reservation agent that you intend to use your POC on board the flight. The agent will guide you through the rest of the process.
Emirates Airlines allows POCs. A special booking procedure is required. Contact an Emirates office well in advance of your travel dates to arrange this. Emirates Airlines ask that anyone using a POC possess a physician’s letter as the cabin crew may ask for this on board.Allows POCs.
Allows POCs with 48 hours notification. The affiliated Great Lakes Airlines does not allow POCs, according to the Frontier website.
Hawaiian Airlines allows all the DOT approved POCs with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Horizon Air allows all the DOT approved POCs on board their aircraft. They request a 48 hour notification, but they state it is not a requirement.
Icelandair allows POCs.
Allows POCs with 72 hours notice for international flights.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. All POCs must provide labels for DOT approved models for air travel. You must inform the airline that you are bringing a POC when the flight is being booked. For the reservation, passengers must fill out a Medical Information form with a written statement from a physician.Follow the link to the Korean Airlines website. Click on customer support, subsection “About U.S. DOT Regulation”. Here you can view the entirety of the DOT policy.
Allows POCs. Also provides therapeutic oxygen upon request.
Allows POCs. Your POC will be counted as one carry-on. You must contact the airline 48-hours prior to your flight.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs on board with at least 48 hours advanced notice.
Allows POCs. While it is not necessary that a customer notify the airlines that they are planning on using a POC, at least 48 hours notice is prefered so they may better assist you.
Allows POCs with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Allows POCs. Advanced notice and doctor’s form required. Free oxygen available on board.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. Excellent, detailed instructions on the website.
Website states that they do not allow personal oxygen equipment on board. They say they will provide any needed oxygen free of charge with advance notice and doctors approval.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. Prior notification is needed, at least 48 hours in advance.
Allows POCs. Company’s policy is vague, so it’s best to contact this airline far in advance.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. Airline recommends that you bring a medical certificate that confirms the necessity to use the POC on board for the security checkpoint.
United Airlines
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. They require a letter from a physician, as well as bringing adequate charged batteries for no less than 150 percent of the flight duration.Allows POCs.
Allows POCs. Check the airline rules carefully on the website; they are very specific.