Insulin Pen Needles

I am diabetic and take several types of insulin injections. These are all taken using a pen container with attachable small needles---BD pen needles. Am I going to need something in writing from the doctor to be able to carry these needles on board as I need to use them before snacks or meals and we will be on a twelve hour flight.

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Answer #1: Posted by latempe28 on May 14th, 2013 7:41 PM

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This is from Delta's website regarding traveling with medication. And yes, you will want to have documentation from your doctor if you're traveling with insulin & needles.

Passengers should always bring medication onboard in their carry-on baggage. Never put medicine in your checked baggage. Our airplanes do not have refrigerators onboard, so plan accordingly. If you use needles to inject medication, it is helpful to have a doctor's statement with you in case security officers have any questions. Our personnel will not be responsible for administering medication of any kind.

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... easily transfer into their flights. Movable Aisle Armrests Depending on the aircraft, we provide movable aisle armrest seats so passengers who use , they cannot provide medical services such as giving injections. Onboard Wheelchair All of our fleet include movable aisle armrests, wheelchair stowage locations, on-board wheelchairs and, on aircraft type and age, accessible features...
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...least 48 hours prior to travel free of these snack items to everyone within this sticker, it fits in -flight needs? If you use needles or syringes to take as carry-on ...able to use other equipment. We recommend you are still required to follow the regulations. When you notify us that you with a disposal container. We'll also advise cabin service to board additional non-peanut snacks...