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Traveling with oxygen may seem intimidating. With a little planning, however, it can be easily -– and safely -- done.

Before you begin to plan any kind of travel with oxygen, you’ll first need to get clearance from you physician for travel. You’ll want to have his/her support and expertise to help with your travel plans. You may also need him/her to sign a letter for the airline, train, bus, or cruise line.

After you’ve obtained a physician’s clearance for travel, you’ll need to know the regulations and restrictions of traveling with oxygen. Whether your traveling by car, bus, or plane there will be some rules to follow and practical things you can do to make traveling with oxygen as easy as possible.

If you are traveling by car, you can bring your portable oxygen concentrator along with you and use it whenever and wherever, on battery power, or wherever you have electrical outlets. You can carry smaller portable oxygen concentrators, which have become quite light and user friendly, for use while in the car and wherever you don’t have access to electricity.

It’s important to store your oxygen out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources. Of course, no one should smoke in the car while it’s transporting oxygen.

Airline Travel and Portable Oxygen:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that any person traveling with oxygen submit a letter from their physician stating their need. The FAA has approved many types of portable oxygen concentrators, and allows airline passengers to carry them on the airplane. The portable oxygen concentrators work by filtering nitrogen from the air and then deliver concentrated oxygen to the user. Because the devices do not carry compressed oxygen, they aren’t considered hazardous to flight safety.

If you’re traveling by plane, you will need a doctor’s order for portable oxygen so be sure to bring this up when you are discussing your travel plans with your physician and travel agent.  see our "airline travel information by carrier" page for individual airline oxygen travel policies, or, click here.

Some airlines may not allow passengers to carry on the FAA approved devices and require, instead, that passengers use the airline’s on-board oxygen. Others may allow passengers to use their own oxygen on the runway but switch to the plane's oxygen once on board. Be sure to check with your airline well in advance of your flight to see what their rules are and make necessary arrangements.

Traveling by Bus or Train:
Bus and train lines vary in their rules and regulations. Most bus lines will allow use of portable oxygen concentrator, but you’ll need to check with them in advance of your trip. Always call the bus or train line you’re planning to use as far in advance of your trip as possible, so you can plan accordingly.

Oxygen on Cruise Lines:
If you’re feeling adventurous enough to try a cruise, you might be surprised to find how easy most cruise lines make traveling with oxygen. Many cruise lines will provide oxygen while others REQUIRE you to bring your own. If your bringing your own, you’ll want to work with us to calculate how many oxygen concentrator batteries you will need.

Have Fun!
Once you’ve done your homework and advance planning, you can feel confident that your oxygen needs will be met. Now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and have a great vacation!