Specifically, a React Health POC 2000. The label says "The manufacturer of this POC has determined this device conforms to all applicable FAA acceptance criteria for POC carriage and use on board aircraft."

We’re planning a big trip for later this year, possibly to Dubai, starting on United Express where we’re good to go. We’re also good with United though we may fly some legs on Swissair and Lufthansa (I would have preferred United all the way).

https://www.united.com/en/us/f...tml#faa-approved-poc

https://www.faa.gov/about/init...fety/portable_oxygen

Mrs Sigmund does not need oxygen all the time, usually when walking long distances (and we get wheelchairs in the airport). Seated in the plane it’ll be shut off.

Does anyone have any general hints or suggestions?

Check each airline's web page. Also make sure it has all the applicable stickers on it about being ok for commercial flights.

If it will be off on the airplane, and otherwise meets aircraft requirements, can you just have it in a bag where nobody sees it? Domestically, once you get through security nobody is going to know what is in your carryon bag.

Back when I was still working for the airline, there were specifically approved POCs. The flight attendants were alert to unapproved units being used. But if it won't be used and isn't prohibited as hazmat (e.g. has a spillable battery) then domestically I wouldn't worry at all.

Check with the airlines about battery time requirements. It's been six years, but my GF flew with hers and they wanted a minimum battery time that was a factor of the flight time plus potential delays. She doesn't remember what the requirement was at the time.

Be prepared to buy several spares.

My wife is on chemo and needs one.

Due to flight restrictions there was only one battery unit approved to use on the plane and it was crazy money to rent.

We lived without and rented on on the other side.

All was well. Good luck.

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Check with the airlines about battery time requirements...

3.1 Understanding FAA Battery Rules

The FAA has clear regulations about battery requirements when flying with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). You must bring enough battery power to cover at least 150% of your total expected flight time. This includes the flight itself, layovers, and any unexpected delays.

Source: https://thekeeninsider.com/can...-oxygen-concentrator

Thanks for all the speedy replies. For many reasons it looks like a major PITA, but I'll do some more research.