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(Message started by: cschick on Dec 15^th, 2004, 9:37pm)

Title: question about flying
Post by cschick on Dec 15^th, 2004, 9:37pm

I am planning a trip to Boston next October and just was thinking about it and that is when I go into cycle. Can you take O2 on planes? Does it have to be in the luggage compartment or can I have it on the plane with me?

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by vig on Dec 15^th, 2004, 9:57pm

You'll have to go in the luggage compartment with it.
;;D

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by eddie on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:01pm

on 12/15/04 at 21:57:43, vig wrote:

You'll have to go in the luggage compartment with it.
;;D

that sucks but funny no pun intended

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by thebbz on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:06pm

Check the carrier website. I would think, as it is an oxidizer you wouldn't. Pre authorization maybe. Doctors note probably. Hope ya can.
BB

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by E-Double on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:16pm

airlines will provide you with O2 with a letter of necessity form your doc.....not sure if the LPM are as high as we need it because of the pressure ......

I decided not to get it when I went on my honeymoon...just got a letter to state i needed to carry syringes

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by marlin on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:20pm

I can tell you don't worry much. I'm on an aircraft once a week. I have never seen anyone sucking on O2 but there are people with serious lung disorders that can't leave home without so I assume you will be OK. You probably need a medical necessity note and getting through security could be a ballbuster.

I've been hit on an aircraft. The heads stink, are cramped and the plane bumps around when trying to slam a trex shot. I can think of better places to get hit but it's not a trigger for me.

Check with the airlines.

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by Rock_Lobster on Dec 16^th, 2004, 7:26am

Based on my knowledge:

There is no chance of getting your o2 on a plane.

I take syringes and vials in my carryon all the time. I never have a letter to back them up. Never have they even been questioned.

Has anyones syringes/vials been questioned?

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by byoung111 on Dec 16^th, 2004, 11:36am

I just happen to come across this yesterday.

http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/oxygen/oxygen3.htm

Hope it helps.

Brian

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by Hirvimaki on Dec 16^th, 2004, 11:55am

From personal experience, airlines will NOT allow you to take O2 on a plane, but they are required to provide it to you if you request it. Some charge for it, some do not. Since visiting my wife's family means traveling 6,000 miles on a plane, O2 is very important and as long as I request it well in advance, they always have it available to me. I does require a note from your doc...

A word of caution, again from personal experience: the sudden change in altitude and presure of flying usually sets me up with a really, really bad hit.

Good luck!

Hirvimaki-Isi

Title: Re: question about flying
Post by Svenn on Dec 16^th, 2004, 12:33pm

I survived flight from Oslo-Copenhagen-Dulles-Nashville and back this summer,so i guess you will to.To be without my ciggies was a lot harder then denied my oxygen

Svenn ;;D ;;D