Flying with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Frontier Airlines

Flying with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Frontier Airlines

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You don’t need to let your need for oxygen therapy stop you from traveling to the Bahamas and back with your loved one, or prevent you from crossing the country quickly and easily to meet your new grandchild or niece, or nephew. Our portable oxygen concentrators that are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration have been found to be safe for use on an airplane, and are already approved to fly anywhere to or from the United States.

Frontier is one such airline that allows many different models of portable oxygen concentrators on board their flights. Even though a portable oxygen concentrator might be FAA approved, it doesn’t mean every airline will allow every FAA-approved POC on their flights. Most of them are approved, however, as long as you meet a few simple requirements before boarding your flight. Like all other airlines, Frontier has its own set of rules for using a portable oxygen concentrator on their flights.

Here is a list of the portable oxygen concentrators that are approved by Frontier Airlines:

  • AirSep FreeStyle
  • AirSep FreeStyle 5
  • AirSep Focus
  • Caire FreeStyle Comfort
  • Devilbiss iGO
  • Devilbiss iGO2
  • Drive Oxus
  • Inogen One G2
  • Inogen One G3
  • Inogen One G4
  • Inogen One G5
  • LifeChoice Activox
  • Invacare Platinum Mobile
  • Invacare SOLO2
  • Invacare XPO2
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse 3
  • Oxlife Independence
  • Oxlife Freedom
  • ResMed Mobi
  • Respironics EverGo
  • Respironics SimplyGo
  • Respironics SimplyGo Mini
  • SeQual Eclipse 3
  • SeQual Eclipse 5
  • SeQual eQuinox
  • Zen-O
  • Zen-O Lite

Next, you will need to download Frontier’s Portable Oxygen Concentrator Medical Authorization Form and print it out. Here is the link to that form you will need to fill out. Click here to download Frontier Airlines Portable Oxygen Physician Statement. You will need to take it to your doctor or call his or her office to have it faxed. Your doctor will then need to fill it out and send it back to you, so you can have it with you on the day of your flight.

The basics of the form cover a few simple requirements – that you know how to use the portable oxygen concentrator without help, that you know at what times during the flight you will be using the portable oxygen concentrator, and that you will have no less than 150% of the amount of battery life (in internal and supplemental batteries), so you will have plenty just in case of any delays or emergencies. You must understand that you will not have access to any outlets during the flight.

It’s extremely convenient and safe to use a portable oxygen concentrator on an airplane. There are no threats of hazardous materials from oxygen tanks (which cannot be brought aboard a flight). The oxygen you need is taken right out of the air around you and filtered within the concentrator for you to breathe in. With just a few minor requirements, you can enjoy the freedom of taking a flight while still receiving the oxygen therapy you need to stay healthy.

Flying with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Frontier Airlines

Updated: August 11, 2023
Published: June 22, 2014

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Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.

Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

About Scott Ridl:

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more. Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

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    • Yes, this machine is FAA approved. However, we always recommend contacting the airline ahead of your flight to make sure you have any necessary paperwork and understand the airline’s requirements for bringing your oxygen concentrator on board.

  1. My husband needs to bring his concentrator but does not need to use it on the flight. How do we go about this. Do we need to check it or can he carry it on?

    • To make sure that you are getting the most accurate and up-to-date information please contact your airlines and as them what the requirements are for this situation.

  2. When traveling with an acceptable POC, are you required to sit in window seat if POC fits under seat in front of you?

    • Each airline is different and can change their requirements at any time. We have heard of this requirement however cannot confirm what airlines this applies to. We recommend contacting the airline directly to determine what their exact requirements are.

    • Generally, battery-operated nebulizer may be used on the flight. Please check with your flight operator and your device supplier for more details.

        • Please contact the airline in advance to inform them of your intention of bringing medical devices. They can provide you with any pre-requisites for using the device onboard without any hassle.

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