Question posted by Anonymous-126808 on December 16th, 2013
Personal Items Allowable.
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 16th, 2013 9:03 AM
Spirit permit the transport and use of other respiratory assistive devices including ventilators, respirators, nebulizers and Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAPs) if they meet FAA requirements.
The device must have one of two labels on it: A. A label or a sticker must display approved by the FAA, or B. A label states that the device is RTCA/DO-160D Subpart 21 M Compliant.
Please note: If the respiratory assistive device does not display either of these statements, it will not be accepted for use onboard.
Other brands and models of respiratory assistive devices may be carried, but not used, in the cabin with the batteries removed, if they meet Spirit’s carry-on size and weight requirements, or they may be transported as checked baggage.
Passengers are advised to contact Spirit Airlines Reservations at 800-772-7117 at least 48 hours before scheduled departure, to have it documented that the passenger will be traveling with a respiratory assistive device.
The passenger must print and complete the Medical Verification Statement & Passenger Acknowledgement form http://www.spiritair.com/content/documents/en-us/POC_Form_RED_5.5.9.pdf and the passenger’s physician is required to complete and sign part of this form. The form must be dated within the last year.
Respiratory devices are considered assistive devices and are permitted in addition to the free baggage allowance. Respiratory devices may be carried onboard for use in the cabin or transported as checked luggage and passengers should carry enough fully-charged batteries to power any device throughout the entire journey, including all ground time (between connections), the duration of the flight, and for any unexpected delays.
All batteries must be transported in carry-on baggage and must be packed to protect them from physical damage and short-circuits. Batteries must be non-spillable as Spirit will not accept spillable batteries for respiratory devices. Aircraft electrical plugs are not available for use with any electronic device and passenger will not be seat-assigned to an exit row seat or a bulkhead seat and will be assigned to a window seat.
Passengers traveling with a respiratory assistive device are advised to check-in 1 hour before departure of a domestic flight and 2 hours for an international flight.
Please note: Spirit Airlines will not accept any personal oxygen systems containing liquid oxygen. Supplemental medical oxygen may not be transported on Spirit Airlines and Spirit Airlines does not provide supplemental medical oxygen onboard.
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