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I have traveled quite a bit with oxygen and it can be challenging. If you don't have one, you can rent one, but I believe you need a prescription from your dr. My understanding is that most planes pressurize the cabin as if you were at 8000 feet. Portable oxygen concentrators POC can go up to 4 or 6 liters. Your dr. should be able to help you determine what you'll need. Also make sure the concentrator is approved by the FAA. It should say it right on the machine. Also there are some POC batteries that are not allowed by certain airlines, On an international flight last year, the captain actually came out to inspect my machine.
Also, IF you do end up bringing a POC, you must let the airline know that you're bringing one and read the fine print. Some airlines might require a letter from your dr. Also, they require that you have enough battery to cover 150% of the travel time in case there are delays. Hope this information is helpful.
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just flew delta with this situation. they were very helpful….had to fill out a form and when I checked in, my departure city made sure it was good for travel both ways—so my concentrator was cleared. I chose not to use the O2 on return and packed the concentrator in my carry on. When the option to check my bag arose at one point, they were very clear, I could not put my bag with the concentrator in the cargo section…fyi.
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Thank you for your detailed comment, I was going to tell her the same thing. 😊