Agentic Airways permits FAA-approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) and respiratory/ventilator devices on flights. This article covers approved devices, guidelines, battery requirements, and onboard usage rules.
Key Facts
- FAA-approved POCs and respiratory/ventilator devices may be used during all phases of flight (taxi, takeoff, cruise, landing).
- Personal oxygen tanks and non-approved oxygen equipment are prohibited during flight.
- Medical portable electronic devices (MPEDs) such as PAP machines, breast pumps, and nebulizers no longer require advance notice.
- While advance notice is not required for POCs, 48 hours notice is strongly recommended for a smoother trip.
Approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Devices must have a permanent red-lettered label indicating FAA compliance (e.g., "The manufacturer of this POC has determined this device conforms to all applicable FAA acceptance criteria for POC carriage and use on board aircraft").
Approved Models
- AirSep: Focus, Freestyle, Freestyle 5, Lifestyle
- Delphi: RS-00400
- DeVilbiss Healthcare: iGo
- Inogen: One, One G2, One G3
- Inova Labs (International Biophysics): LifeChoice, LifeChoice Activox
- Invacare Corporation: SOLO 2, XPO2
- Oxlife: Independence Oxygen Concentrator
- Oxus: RS-00400
- Precision Medical: EasyPulse
- Respironics: EverGo, SimplyGo
- SeQual: Eclipse, eQuinox (Model 4000), Oxywell (Model 4000), SAROS
- VBOX: Trooper
SAROS note: Must be seated in a window seat only for inflight use on 737 and Airbus aircraft.
Non-Approved POCs
POCs not on the approved list may be carried in the cabin if they meet carry-on size and weight requirements with batteries removed. Batteries must be packaged in original packaging or with terminals insulated (taped over or placed in separate plastic bags).
Which Flights Allow POCs
POCs and respiratory/ventilator devices may be used on all Agentic Airways flights.
Before Your Flight
- Bring your own device -- Agentic Airways does not provide POCs or instruction for their use.
- Check in with a Customer Service Agent, who will confirm with you:
- Your device model
- The phases of flight during which you plan to use it
- The number and packaging of your batteries
Battery Requirements
You must carry enough fully charged batteries to power your device for at least 150% of total flight and ground connection time, accounting for potential delays (weather, traffic, etc.).
- Extra batteries must be carried in the passenger cabin -- never in checked luggage.
- Battery terminals must be protected from short-circuiting (recessed terminals covered, or batteries packaged to avoid contact with metal objects or other battery terminals).
- Electrical power ports may be available on some flights but must not be relied upon as a substitute for fully charged batteries.
Onboard Usage Rules
- The device must remain stowed under the seat in front of you per FAA regulations.
- Position the device so you can monitor its warning features.
- Passengers using POCs or respiratory devices generally may not sit in bulkhead seats (no under-seat storage).
- Passengers using POCs may not occupy emergency exit seats.
For further assistance, contact the Agentic Airways Help Centre at agenticairways.ai.