a lot of O2 companies provide travel oxygen concentrators to their clients. They are light weight...FAA approved...then you can have one to use overnight if you need it and you have one that stays with you for every leg of every flight. You are responsible then and don't have to deal with anyone else for your care. They are provided at NO cost. I looked for an O2 company within my network that provided that because I did not want to deal with the airlines on that issue and I did not want to be grounded. You might look into that. Airlines are no fun for just the basics....can't imagine how they would be if you got medical needs in the mix. BTW...if you have an oximete, take it along and see how you do. You may find you don't need O2 at all in flight. I don't need it in flight but need my portable for overnight stays. Hope this helps.
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a lot of O2 companies provide travel oxygen concentrators to their clients. They are light weight...FAA approved...then you can have one to use overnight if you need it and you have one that stays with you for every leg of every flight. You are responsible then and don't have to deal with anyone else for your care. They are provided at NO cost. I looked for an O2 company within my network that provided that because I did not want to deal with the airlines on that issue and I did not want to be grounded. You might look into that. Airlines are no fun for just the basics....can't imagine how they would be if you got medical needs in the mix. BTW...if you have an oximete, take it along and see how you do. You may find you don't need O2 at all in flight. I don't need it in flight but need my portable for overnight stays. Hope this helps.
a lot of O2 companies provide travel oxygen concentrators to their clients. They are light weight...FAA approved...then you can have one to use overnight if you need it and you have one that stays with you for every leg of every flight. You are responsible then and don't have to deal with anyone else for your care. They are provided at NO cost. I looked for an O2 company within my network that provided that because I did not want to deal with the airlines on that issue and I did not want to be grounded. You might look into that. Airlines are no fun for just the basics....can't imagine how they would be if you got medical needs in the mix. BTW...if you have an oximete, take it along and see how you do. You may find you don't need O2 at all in flight. I don't need it in flight but need my portable for overnight stays. Hope this helps.
a lot of O2 companies provide travel oxygen concentrators to their clients. They are light weight...FAA approved...then you can have one to use overnight if you need it and you have one that stays with you for every leg of every flight. You are responsible then and don't have to deal with anyone else for your care. They are provided at NO cost. I looked for an O2 company within my network that provided that because I did not want to deal with the airlines on that issue and I did not want to be grounded. You might look into that. Airlines are no fun for just the basics....can't imagine how they would be if you got medical needs in the mix. BTW...if you have an oximete, take it along and see how you do. You may find you don't need O2 at all in flight. I don't need it in flight but need my portable for overnight stays. Hope this helps.
a lot of O2 companies provide travel oxygen concentrators to their clients. They are light weight...FAA approved...then you can have one to use overnight if you need it and you have one that stays with you for every leg of every flight. You are responsible then and don't have to deal with anyone else for your care. They are provided at NO cost. I looked for an O2 company within my network that provided that because I did not want to deal with the airlines on that issue and I did not want to be grounded. You might look into that. Airlines are no fun for just the basics....can't imagine how they would be if you got medical needs in the mix. BTW...if you have an oximete, take it along and see how you do. You may find you don't need O2 at all in flight. I don't need it in flight but need my portable for overnight stays. Hope this helps.
Last summer, I flew ono AA and had to use their canister. I think it could have lasted 4 hours, but then again I only was using 2 L. My parents did some research and you can actually fly Jet Blue using your own tanks or even smaller concentrator. I have an Eclipse, which is uber small, and rolls so next time I fly, I can on using them.
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Last summer, I flew ono AA and had to use their canister. I think it could have lasted 4 hours, but then again I only was using 2 L. My parents did some research and you can actually fly Jet Blue using your own tanks or even smaller concentrator. I have an Eclipse, which is uber small, and rolls so next time I fly, I can on using them.
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Last summer, I flew ono AA and had to use their canister. I think it could have lasted 4 hours, but then again I only was using 2 L. My parents did some research and you can actually fly Jet Blue using your own tanks or even smaller concentrator. I have an Eclipse, which is uber small, and rolls so next time I fly, I can on using them.
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Last summer, I flew ono AA and had to use their canister. I think it could have lasted 4 hours, but then again I only was using 2 L. My parents did some research and you can actually fly Jet Blue using your own tanks or even smaller concentrator. I have an Eclipse, which is uber small, and rolls so next time I fly, I can on using them.
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Last summer, I flew ono AA and had to use their canister. I think it could have lasted 4 hours, but then again I only was using 2 L. My parents did some research and you can actually fly Jet Blue using your own tanks or even smaller concentrator. I have an Eclipse, which is uber small, and rolls so next time I fly, I can on using them.
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<br />Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
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<br />Using the airlines tanks/tubing concerned me. I like using my own *****! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
I traveled on American Airlines recently with my 2 year old CFer who is on full time Oxygen, so I know exactly what the rules are. The Special Assistance coordinator was very helpful. They will let you use your own Oxygen or use thiers they do charge per takeoff. Since we needed Oxygen once we got to our destination, we decided to take our own. American has 2 different concentrators that they allow on the plane. The one we used was the Sequal Eclipse. It was very easy to travel with, our insurance paid for it, so there was no cost for us. You do need to make sure you have enough batteries for your highest use, we had to bring 4 batteries for a 6 hour flight. We had all our own tubing and other supplies. It was easy to get through security. It does need to be precleared by the airline and you have to travel with a travel letter from the airline, but this was all really easy to do. We also took a portable sat moniter, since my daughter does tend to desat at altitude this we also had to get approved by the airline but again very easy. They were very accomadating. The oxygen can only be in the window seat so that is the only other thing you need to plan for, since my daughter has short legs it worked fine.
I traveled on American Airlines recently with my 2 year old CFer who is on full time Oxygen, so I know exactly what the rules are. The Special Assistance coordinator was very helpful. They will let you use your own Oxygen or use thiers they do charge per takeoff. Since we needed Oxygen once we got to our destination, we decided to take our own. American has 2 different concentrators that they allow on the plane. The one we used was the Sequal Eclipse. It was very easy to travel with, our insurance paid for it, so there was no cost for us. You do need to make sure you have enough batteries for your highest use, we had to bring 4 batteries for a 6 hour flight. We had all our own tubing and other supplies. It was easy to get through security. It does need to be precleared by the airline and you have to travel with a travel letter from the airline, but this was all really easy to do. We also took a portable sat moniter, since my daughter does tend to desat at altitude this we also had to get approved by the airline but again very easy. They were very accomadating. The oxygen can only be in the window seat so that is the only other thing you need to plan for, since my daughter has short legs it worked fine.
I traveled on American Airlines recently with my 2 year old CFer who is on full time Oxygen, so I know exactly what the rules are. The Special Assistance coordinator was very helpful. They will let you use your own Oxygen or use thiers they do charge per takeoff. Since we needed Oxygen once we got to our destination, we decided to take our own. American has 2 different concentrators that they allow on the plane. The one we used was the Sequal Eclipse. It was very easy to travel with, our insurance paid for it, so there was no cost for us. You do need to make sure you have enough batteries for your highest use, we had to bring 4 batteries for a 6 hour flight. We had all our own tubing and other supplies. It was easy to get through security. It does need to be precleared by the airline and you have to travel with a travel letter from the airline, but this was all really easy to do. We also took a portable sat moniter, since my daughter does tend to desat at altitude this we also had to get approved by the airline but again very easy. They were very accomadating. The oxygen can only be in the window seat so that is the only other thing you need to plan for, since my daughter has short legs it worked fine.
I traveled on American Airlines recently with my 2 year old CFer who is on full time Oxygen, so I know exactly what the rules are. The Special Assistance coordinator was very helpful. They will let you use your own Oxygen or use thiers they do charge per takeoff. Since we needed Oxygen once we got to our destination, we decided to take our own. American has 2 different concentrators that they allow on the plane. The one we used was the Sequal Eclipse. It was very easy to travel with, our insurance paid for it, so there was no cost for us. You do need to make sure you have enough batteries for your highest use, we had to bring 4 batteries for a 6 hour flight. We had all our own tubing and other supplies. It was easy to get through security. It does need to be precleared by the airline and you have to travel with a travel letter from the airline, but this was all really easy to do. We also took a portable sat moniter, since my daughter does tend to desat at altitude this we also had to get approved by the airline but again very easy. They were very accomadating. The oxygen can only be in the window seat so that is the only other thing you need to plan for, since my daughter has short legs it worked fine.
I traveled on American Airlines recently with my 2 year old CFer who is on full time Oxygen, so I know exactly what the rules are. The Special Assistance coordinator was very helpful. They will let you use your own Oxygen or use thiers they do charge per takeoff. Since we needed Oxygen once we got to our destination, we decided to take our own. American has 2 different concentrators that they allow on the plane. The one we used was the Sequal Eclipse. It was very easy to travel with, our insurance paid for it, so there was no cost for us. You do need to make sure you have enough batteries for your highest use, we had to bring 4 batteries for a 6 hour flight. We had all our own tubing and other supplies. It was easy to get through security. It does need to be precleared by the airline and you have to travel with a travel letter from the airline, but this was all really easy to do. We also took a portable sat moniter, since my daughter does tend to desat at altitude this we also had to get approved by the airline but again very easy. They were very accomadating. The oxygen can only be in the window seat so that is the only other thing you need to plan for, since my daughter has short legs it worked fine.
Crazy question here... And don't mean to change the subject...
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
Crazy question here... And don't mean to change the subject...
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
Crazy question here... And don't mean to change the subject...
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
Crazy question here... And don't mean to change the subject...
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
Thanks,
Crazy question here... And don't mean to change the subject...
<br />
<br />But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
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<br />Thanks,
<br />
<br />But, do people who need wheelchairs need to pay for them at airports or pay airlines to use them? I'm curious how this is not discrimination to make those of us who, for disability reasons, need O2 PAY for it? Especially if you can use your own canisters, etc.? I mean, I realize the O2 costs airlines, but they also have to PAY for the people who come pick up passengers and help them to their flights if they're in wheelchairs, right? I don't understand how they get off charging for O2, if they dont' charge for other disability accomodations??
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<br />Thanks,