Medische benodigdheden en rolstoelen
Medical supplies or equipment are allowed on board as additional items at no extra charge. Some medical items can be carried on the plane, as an "additional carry-on item", as long as they meet the standard size and weight limits. If your supplies/equipment are included in a larger bag that contains other non-essential items, that bag will not be considered a free item, and will be subject to normal baggage fees. We suggest that you pack your medication, hearing aids and any other medical supplies that cannot be easily replaced if lost or damaged in your carry-on baggage. Visit Accessible Travel Services for more information.
BREATHING APPARATUS
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used by emergency rescue services is allowed as checked baggage. Standard checked baggage rules apply.
If the breathing apparatus has an attached compressed air cylinder, the regulator valve must be disconnected to allow for an internal visual inspection. Customers are not permitted to travel with personal oxygen canisters and/or cylinders, tanks or other receptacles containing compressed or liquid oxygen on board any flights. Information about onboard medical oxygen or types of permissible oxygen is found in our section on Accessible Travel Services.
NEEDLES OR SYRINGES
Needles and syringes are permitted in carry-on baggage as long as they are accompanied with medication that have a professionally printed label identifying the medication, manufacturer’s name and/or pharmaceutical label.
We transport all types of personal wheelchairs, including folding, collapsible, non-folding manual and electric/battery-powered wheelchairs, electric-powered carts and scooters, one additional wheelchair battery, crutches, braces or other prosthetic devices provided it is on the same flight with the passenger who is dependent on the device.
We ask that you let us know about your wheelchair transportation needs at least 48 hours advance notice, and that you check in at the ticket counter at least one hour ahead of departure if you need to check any battery-powered equipment. We need this time to ensure your equipment meets all federal “dangerous goods” handling requirements.