Medical Devices and Oxygen

We allow customers to bring Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC), CPAP, BiPAP, and other battery-powered devices as carry-on luggage. The following guidelines apply to ensure the device meets our requirements for safe and comfortable travel.

Please see our Personal Mobility Aids page for battery-powered mobility aids (Example: wheelchairs and scooters).

Battery Allowance

Portable battery-powered medical devices and their batteries are accepted as carry-on baggage under the following conditions:

• Does not count towards your carry-on baggage allowance, and no fee applies to bring it onboard
• Your device must not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight. If it does, it will need to be transported as checked baggage (Example: portable kidney dialysis machine). Maximum dimensions: 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in); Maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
• Spare batteries (batteries not installed in a device) are permitted free-of-charge as carry-on only. These batteries must be packaged to protect them from physical damage and must be securely stowed during flight under the seat in front of you.
• The area around your portable oxygen concentrator must be clear of blankets, coats, and other carry-on baggage.
• Your portable battery-powered device cannot block aisles or exits.

Portable battery-powered medical devices and their batteries are accepted as checked baggage under the following conditions:

• Devices exceeding 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in) and 10 kg (22 lb) must be transported as checked baggage, or a seat may be purchased for them. You must contact Flair Accessibility Services at least 48 hours before departure to purchase a seat.
• Your device must be packaged to prevent physical damage or unintentional operation.
• Batteries not designed to be removed can remain installed in the device (e.g., insulin pump, portable kidney dialysis machine).

Make sure to review our Restricted and Prohibited Items page for more details on what you can and can't bring in your carry-on or checked bags, types of batteries and their allowance, and battery safety practices.

Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) Onboard

If you intend to use your POC during your flight, please follow these steps:

• Submit the Medical Accommodation Form. This form needs to be completed by your physician and emailed to Flair Accessibility Services at [e-mail] at least 48 hours before departure.
• Once approved, we will confirm your medical device arrangements in writing.
• Medical accommodations for your POC are valid for one year from the physician's completion date. After that, a new form must be submitted if you plan to travel beyond the expiry date.
• Operate independently: You must know how to set up and use your device without crew assistance. If you are not self-reliant, you must travel with a support person.
• Travel with copies of both the completed Medical Accommodation Form and the confirmation of approval document from Flair Airlines for easy reference during your journey.
• Aircraft power outlets cannot be used to operate medical devices.as they are not designed for such use. We are not liable for any harm or damage caused by attempting to use the power supply for medical devices.
• Please bring enough battery power for your total travel time.
• Bring enough fully charged batteries for at least 1.5 times your total expected travel time (including connections and potential delays).
• If your device must be removed from the cabin for stowage, we will consult with you on how it should be prepared and stored, and will give it priority handling over other baggage.

Approved POC Models:

• The following models are permitted on Flair Airlines flights:
• AirSep: FreeStyle, Lifestyle, Focus, FreeStyle5
• Delphi: RS-00400 (EVO Central Air)
• DeVilbiss: iGo
• Inogen: One, One G2, One G3, One G4, One G5
• Inova Labs: LifeChoice, LifeChoice Activox, LifeChoice Activox 4L
• Invacare: Mobile Platinum, XPO2, Solo2
• Oxlife: Independence Oxygen Concentrator
• Oxus: RS-00400
• Precision Medical: EasyPulse
• Respironics: EverGo, SimplyGo, SimplyGo Mini
• SeQual: Eclipse (all generations), eQuinox, Oxywell, SAROS
• VBox: Trooper

If your device is not listed above but has the following certification, it may still be accepted: "The manufacturer of this POC has determined this device conforms to all applicable FAA acceptance criteria for POC carriage and use on board aircraft."

Please contact Flair Accessibility Services.

Other portable medical devices (CPAP, BiPAP, etc.)

No medical approval required for CPAP/BiPAP.

• Bring sufficient battery power if you plan to use your device in flight (outlets can’t be used to power medical devices).
• Devices must be stowed under the seat in front of you and kept clear of other items.

What Can’t We Do?

• We do not accept recreational or flavoured oxygen canisters as carry-on or checked baggage. All other medically necessary devices will be accepted unless their use would create a safety risk that cannot be mitigated
• We do not supply medical oxygen; please travel with your approved POC.
• We cannot guarantee accommodations for medical and accessibility requests submitted less than 48 hours before departure, though we will make reasonable efforts to do so.