Oxygen Travel

For oxygen patients who love to travel and don’t want to be tied down by conventional oxygen therapy, the EverGo portable oxygen concentrator from Respironics is the answer. EverGo weighs less than ten pounds, has an eight-hour battery life, and can deliver 1050 ml/min of oxygen, making it ideal for oxygen patients traveling by plane, train, bus or car.

With its impressive oxygen generating capacity and long battery life of eight hours (on a typical patient setting of 2), oxygen patients never have to worry about storing oxygen tanks, waiting for home deliveries, or most importantly, running out of oxygen. And the EverGo offers three power options - AC, DC, and two rechargeable batteries.

Travel tips for oxygen patients
Traveling can seem daunting for people who require supplemental oxygen. But you don’t have to give up the ability to travel. With proper planning and guidance, you can go on a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation without worry.

The following are tips that you can use to plan your next trip

Speak with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to travel.
Obtain a current physician order (prescription) for your oxygen. Keep a copy with you at all times.
Decide where, how and when you will travel.
Contact your oxygen provider.

Air Travel with Evergo

Land Travel with Evergo

Sea Travel with Evergo

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator for use aboard commercial airline flights. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrators vary, patients need to check with their airlines before flying with EverGo, as some policies may have changed.

EverGo is now approved for use on the following airlines:

Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Air Iceland
AirTran Airways
Alaska
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
American Eagle (American Airlines)
ATA
ASA - Atlantic Southeast (Delta)
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Champion Air (NWA)
Chautauqua Airlines (Delta)
Colgan Air (Continental)
Comair (Delta)
Commut Air (Continental)
Continental
Continental Express (Continental)
Continental Micronesia (Continental)
Delta
EOS Airlines
Express Jet
Freedom Airlines (Delta)
Frontier
Gulfstream International (Continental)
Hawaiian
Horizon
Iceland Air
JAL
JetBlue
Lufthansa
Mango
Mesaba Airlines (NWA)
Midwest
Midwest Connect
Northwest Airlines
Pinnacle Airlines (Delta)
Qantas
Sinapore Air
SkyBus
Southwest
Sun Country
SAS Airlines
Shuttle America (Delta)
Virgin Atlantic

Check back on this web page as the list of commercial airlines permitting EverGo portable oxygen concentrator continues to grow.

Flying with Oxygen
Flying with supplemental oxygen equipment such as Respironics EverGo requires advance planning. You should check with your airline for their guidelines prior to your trip. For example, most airlines require patients to carry a prescription and a written statement from a physician allowing you to fly. Other guidelines may include:

Confirming travel arrangements with the airline 48 hours in advance
The ability to hear the portable oxygen concentrator alarms and see the alarm light indicators, to take the appropriate action in response to these warnings, or travel with a companion capable of doing so
Notifying the airline upon check-in, and the flight attendant upon boarding, that you plan on using a portable oxygen concentrator onboard the airplane

Many airlines have special assistance coordinators to help you through the process.

Other Air Travel Tips

Ask for an aisle seat near the restroom.
Drink fluids but avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks; they will make you feel bloated.
Be familiar with the latest airport security screening policies and plan for extra time for inspection of your EverGo.