![]() ![]() The FAA has advised users of assistive devices that (unless it is solely intended as a carry-on item and not for use during a flight) the device's battery should be charged to provide sufficient power to the device for at least 150% of the planned flight time, regardless of how long the user may intend to use the device in-flight. You are responsible for providing batteries with enough life to support the trip. The below table applies to the carriage and/or use of POCs and medical devices.Īer Lingus does not provide any onboard power sources for assistive devices. If you wish to bring or use a POC on board, that is not FAA approved, please submit a Special Assistance Request form at least 10 days in advance of travel.įor safety reasons, approved POCs or medical devices may be used in the economy cabin only and not in the business class cabin.įor items requiring batteries, please see the Battery Requirements section for further details. Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) can only be brought for use on board if they have been tested by the manufacturer to comply with FAA safety regulations and display a label indicating that the machine is approved for use on an aircraft. Please see the table below for details.įurther clarification on conditions related to some of the devices is provided in the subsections beneath this table. Some medical devices may be carried on board but not used in any cabin, while others must be placed in your checked baggage. We allow the carriage and use of approved medical devices which do not require pre-clearance or a medical form to be completed in advance. ![]()
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