What Are The Rules For Sa Travel With Oxygen?

I am a retired UAL pilot, and my wife is on oxygen 100% of the time. We want to travel SA from GJT to SAT. What do we need to be aware of?

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Answer #1: Posted by 1stLadyDawn on April 16th, 2012 1:39 PM

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United Airlines policy for portable oxygen concentrators can be found at this web pagewhich will open in a new window. Please review it carefully as you will see that it is your responsibility to notify and make arrangements with each airline including codeshare flights

The type of POC accepted may vary. Unlike other airlines, United has a specific list of accepted POCs:

The AirSep "Lifestyle", manufactured by the AirSep Corporation
The AirSep "Freestyle", manufactured by the AirSep Corporation
Delphi Central Air, manufactured by Delphi Medical Systems
DeVilbiss "iGo", manufactured by DeVilbiss
Inogen One, manufactured by the Inogen Corporation
Inogen One G2, manufactured by the Inogen Corporation
International Biophysics "LifeChoice", manufactured by Inova Labs
Invacare SOLO2, manufactured by Invacare Corporation
Invacare XPO@, manufactured by Invacare Corporation
OxLife "Independence", manufactured by OxLife Incorporated
Respironics EverGo, manufactured by Respironics Inc.
SeQual Eclipse, manufactured by SeQual Technologies Inc.
Other POC brands and models may be carried in the cabin with the batteries removed, if they meet United's carry-on size and weight requirements, or they may be transported as checked baggage. United may accept other models for use on board in the future as they become approved by the FAA.

Customers wanting to use a POC on board must provide a minimum 48-hour advance notification to United. The disability desk in reservations (1-800-228-2744) will ensure the device you are planning to use is on the list of current, approved devices and will help provide guidance on the number of batteries you will need for your flight.

Of equal importance is the fact that not all flights will have electrical power available and you must be prepared with fully charged batteries plus 3 hours of extra battery time per flight.

Please read the entire linked page because you must also have the Medical Verification Statement found near the bottom of that page. It is to be completed by your wife's physician.

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