Oxygen Equipment: Check out the guidelines for traveling peacefully

VitalAire can help with your oxygen transport needs. Plan ahead and follow these simple recommendations for traveling to places you want.

Planning is key

Plan at least six to eight weeks in advance to travel successfully. Your plan should include contacting your doctor, travel provider, accommodation, VitalAire or any other parties involved in your trip.

Discuss your travel plans with your doctor. Because reducing air pressure on an aircraft affects blood oxygen levels, you may need to change your medication if you are flying. You may also need additional oxygen.

Ask your doctor for a letter listing your medications and oxygen therapy prescription. This will help if you lose your luggage or need medical care.

Whether you travel by car, bus, train, ship or plane, each mode of transport may require a different approach to your oxygen therapy. For example, you will need to request special assistance from your airline.

Each travel provider will have rules for the type of oxygen equipment you can use. Regulations may vary, but it will take time to fill out the paperwork to make your trip possible, so notify everyone ahead of time to avoid unnecessary problems.

Talk to VitalAire

VitalAire can arrange oxygen equipment for most destinations, ensuring your accommadation is prepared for your arrival.

For this, we need at least three weeks notice for domestic travel. Try to arrive at your destination during the week.

Checklist to plan your trip

This checklist will help you plan your trip. Begin the process at least eight weeks before the trip to allow time for all preparations to be made.

  • Get a copy of your oxygen therapy prescription.
  • Talk to your doctor about your plans, use of mobility devices and portable oxygen concentrators.
  • Have a letter from the doctor stating that you are fit to travel.
  • Talk to your travel provider about your needs.
  • Apply for special assistance from your airline.
  • Check with your airline if you can fly with the equipment.
  • Plan to bring spare accessories.