Assistance

Heart or lung disease

Do you use medical oxygen?

If you need oxygen during your flight, you must notify the airline no later than 48 hours before departure, but you can also agree on this when making your travel arrangements. Please inform the airline if you need gas bottles with a regulator for accurate dosage. The bottles are provided at check-in, or are installed on board the aircraft before you board. Liquid oxygen is not permitted in aircraft.
Some airlines allow you to bring oxygen cannisters approved for use in aircraft. Others require you to use their oxygen bottles. If you have an acute need for oxygen you will be allowed a limited amount from the aircraft's emergency stockpile. If you need oxygen at your destination, you will normally be permitted to bring empty cannisters in your check-in luggage.