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In this blog- read about the “On-board medical oxygen” policy of the United Airlines.

ONBOARD MEDICAL OXYGEN

•    The service of on-board medical oxygen is available only on flights between Guam (GUM) and Tokyo (NRT) and flights between Guam (GUM) and Honolulu (HNL). Passengers can carry on board and use their own portable oxygen concentrators for all other flights.

•    If there are any questions about passenger health and he/she is not suitable for traveling without the use of medical oxygen. Those passengers may request documentation from a licensed medical physician to verify that he/she can complete the flight safely and without the use of medical oxygen.

•    The use of liquid oxygen is prohibited on United aircraft. However, it can be accepted only, if the liquid oxygen unit is empty by way of a gauge or color indicator. An empty unit can be transported only if the valve remains open for the duration of the flight.

•    There is an exemption, the supplemental personal medical oxygen and other respiratory-related equipment and devices (e.g. nebulizer, respirator) are allowed in aircraft after the TSA screening checkpoint once they have undergone screening.

•    The airline accepts generally compressed gas cylinders in checked baggage or as a carry-on only if the following conditions are met.

1.    If the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder

2.    The cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e., the cylinder has an open end).

3.    The cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside.

RESERVATIONS FOR INFLIGHT MEDICAL OXYGEN

The service of reservations for inflight medical oxygen is available only on flights between Guam (GUM) and Tokyo (NRT) and flights between Guam (GUM) and Honolulu (HNL).

Passengers can use FAA-approved portable oxygen concorsentrat (POCs). If a passenger wants to bring a POC on-board, make sure to request United in advance.

GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING MEDICAL OXYGEN ON FLIGHTS FROM/TO MICRONESIA

Advance request is required to make oxygen arrangements when traveling to or from Micronesia. Passengers can make requests for inflight therapeutic oxygen at any time after the reservation is made. The request should be made a minimum of 48 hours before travel.

OXYGEN REQUEST INFORMATION

An oxygen setup is required for each United Flights. Passengers can use the airline in flight oxygen at a reasonable service charge per oxygen setup.

The service of oxygen is available only during flights, if the passenger needs oxygen during ground connections, he/she needs to contact an oxygen vendor.

Requesting oxygen

To request oxygen, the passenger must complete the following steps:

·      Contact the United Customer Contact Center

·      Print the oxygen request form.

·      Complete the Traveler section of the form.

·      Have your physician complete the Physician section. It is your physician's responsibility to sign and fax the form to United Airlines.

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