Can I travel on an aircraft with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

The specification for your Portable Oxygen Concentrators say that it works up to approx. 10,000 feet - However the aircraft cruises at 30,000 feet - Would it still work?

What airlines accept portable oxygen concentrators?

I am going abroad to a country which has a different power rating, will the portable oxygen concentrator still work?

I am going on a cruise. Will my Oxygen concentrator work?

Will my portable oxygen concentrator be safe going through x-ray scanners at an airport?

Going on holiday with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Basic tips

Most airlines do accept portable oxygen concentrators on board flight where as a tiny minority don't. All of our Portable Oxygen Concentrators have been approved for air travel but ultimately the final discretion lies with the airline. Therefore we recommend, before purchasing your flight tickets, to ensure the airline you intend to fly with do accept Portable Oxygen Concentrators to be used in flight. It is also recommended that you also notify the airline that you will be using a portable oxygen concentrator.

Airlines usually ask that the battery life is 150% of the flight time to compensate for any potential delays.

The specification for your Portable Oxygen Concentrators say that it works up to approx. 10,000 feet - However the aircraft cruises at 30,000 feet - Would it still work?

Yes. The aircraft cabin at cruising altitude will be pressurised to anywhere between 6,000 to 10,000 feet. This means the portable oxygen concentrator is still able to perform to specification.

As mentioned above, most airlines now allow passengers to carry on portable oxygen concentrators. We can't tell you all the airlines that accept them on this FAQ as the list will be huge, however you can visit your desired airlines website for more information about taking oxygen on-board the flight. Just to name a few; British Airways, Virgin, Ryanair & Easyjet all accept the portable oxygen concentrators (Please note: this is subject to change at any time and should not be used a definitive guide)

Should you wish to purchase a portable oxygen concentrator from us, we offer Airline assistance where we can help you find an airline that do accept concentrators on board a flight to your destination.

Yes. All of our Portable Oxygen Concentrators will work on 100 to 240v meaning it can be used anywhere in world.

Yes. A cruise ships power rating is 60Hz whilst on land it is 50Hz. Our concentrators will work off both

Yes, your portable oxygen concentrator will be safe.

First of all, purchase a portable oxygen concentrator! It's battery operated, plug it in virtually anywhere, and best of all it's portable and you will never run out. This will help if your waiting for a flight or arriving at the other end or even for use during flight. No stress of organising oxygen for the airport, plane, arrival, transfers and hotel.

Second: Have a back up in place, just in case. Although portable oxygen concentrators are highly reliable, sometimes things go wrong like any electronic device. Have a back up plan ready. This can even be in the form of a telephone number of a local oxygen supplier

Thirdly: Enjoy the independence once again. A portable oxygen concentrator is designed to give you no hassle, just freedom.