{"id":352,"date":"2012-02-12T22:17:49","date_gmt":"2012-02-12T22:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxygenworldwide.wordpress.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:55:42","slug":"portable-oxygen-concentrators-frequently-asked-question-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxygenworldwide.com\/fr\/portable-oxygen-concentrators-frequently-asked-question-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Oxygen Concentrators : Frequently Asked Question #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can I carry and use a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) on board my flight?<\/strong>
\nMost clients are unsure or can be overcome by all the small print on travel websites and the rules when flying abroad to other countries worldwide. Airlines all differ but we can help with most questions on portable oxygen concentrators being the medical oxygen experts when travelling. Oxygen Worldwide<\/a> can also offer a FREE back up service which allows our customers to receive 24 hour service in case of emergency with replacing oxygen or the machine when on holiday or away from home.
\nRyan air<\/a> allow the following guidelines when flying on their air carriers with portable oxygen concentrators:
\nCarriage of a POC:<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to carry a POC please contact our Special Assistance line <http:\/\/www.ryanair.com\/en\/questions\/contacting-customer-service<\/a>> to obtain prior approval.\u00a0 Passengers carrying a POC should obtain a Medical Equipment Approval & Baggage Waiver letter by calling the Special Assistance line <http:\/\/www.ryanair.com\/en\/questions\/contacting-customer-service<\/a>> . This approval & waiver letter must be presented at the Bag Drop desk or at the boarding gate if travelling with no checked baggage.
\nUse of POC during Flight:<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to use a POC during flight please contact our Special Assistance line <http:\/\/www.ryanair.com\/en\/questions\/contacting-customer-service<\/a>> \u00a0to obtain prior approval, for the use onboard you will be required to complete a ‘Fit to Fly’ form which will be sent to the passenger once the requirement has been notified to our Special Assistance Line.
\nThis completed “Fit to Fly’ form must be returned to Ryanair between 14 up to 2 days prior to travel for validation. The validated “Fit to Fly form must be carried by the passenger on all flights and produced to our cabin crew on boarding the aircraft.
\nIf the POC is to be used onboard it is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that they have a sufficient number of fully charged batteries for the duration of the flight and any possible delays, as POC or batteries cannot be charged on board.
\nClick here for important battery information <http:\/\/www.ryanair.com\/en\/questions\/important-information-for-the-carriage-of-batteries-for-assistive-devices<\/a>>
\nN.B.\u00a0 An oxygen concentrator should not be confused with either compressed oxygen or an oxygen generator which are not permitted to be brought onto a Ryanair aircraft.
\nIf you need help, advice or would like to register for our FREE back up service please contact one of our customer service team for enquiries and quotes on info@oxygenworldwide.com for all you portable oxygen concentrator needs, advice and enjoy your travels and planning with all you questions answered.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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