FlyerTalk Forums - Disability Travel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Topics for travelers with medical and physical disabilities (awareness, respect and accessibility). en Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:43:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Disability Travel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Oxygen Onboard? Clearing the Air about Cruising with Oxygens http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1017522-oxygen-onboard-clearing-air-about-cruising-oxygens.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:47:14 GMT ---Quote--- As a supplier of oxygen and other special needs equipment for travelers, I see first hand the uncertainty and confusion regarding traveling with oxygen, especially the rules and regulations for dealing with cylinders or other forms of...
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As a supplier of oxygen and other special needs equipment for travelers, I see first hand the uncertainty and confusion regarding traveling with oxygen, especially the rules and regulations for dealing with cylinders or other forms of portable oxygen on a cruise.

Like everything in life, cruising with oxygen is simple, once you know the guidelines. After almost a decade of working with cruise ships and accessibility, here's what I've learned that can ensure smooth sailing for anyone traveling with oxygen.
Full article: http://www.rollingrains.com/2009/11/...h-oxygens.html ]]> Disability Travel Katja http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1017522-oxygen-onboard-clearing-air-about-cruising-oxygens.html News: MP calls for an end to airlines’ tax on breathing http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1015442-news-mp-calls-end-airlines-tax-breathing.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:32:02 GMT Charlotte Atkins MP calls for an end to airlines’ tax on breathing (http://www.politics.co.uk/mps/press-releases/party-politics/labour/charlotte-atkins-mp-calls-for-an-end-to-airlines%E2%80%99-tax-on-breathing-$1339478.htm) ---Quote--- People... Charlotte Atkins MP calls for an end to airlines’ tax on breathing

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People with respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension often require additional supplementary oxygen due to the low levels of oxygen in their blood. However, due to the policies set by airline companies, it is both expensive and difficult for people with this disability to plan and use air travel.
]]> Disability Travel Katja http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1015442-news-mp-calls-end-airlines-tax-breathing.html stop over in Middle East http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1013800-stop-over-middle-east.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:51:09 GMT Hi Guys

I want to travel from London to Jo'burg to visit my daughter and have been looking at flight prices. Unfortunately, I'm skint at the moment so have to shop around for a reasonably priced flight.

BA of course is pricey so I compared with Emirates and Etihad. Both airlines had stopovers of over an hour in the middle east. My question is that when I checked the list of drugs they ban, half my meds were listed. Now obviously I don't want to get hauled off to some prison just for carrying my usual pain relief. Does anyone know what the situation is with stop overs and drugs.

I'm taking amitryptilene and tramadol for Fibromyalgia.

Divingdancer ]]> Disability Travel divingdancer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1013800-stop-over-middle-east.html Operating a medical machine on board. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1012750-operating-medical-machine-board.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:32:18 GMT I plan to take a relative patient to New York from India . We need to carry a suction machine on board for the patient. The machine operates for 3 hrs on a charged battery. But the total suctioning time on board MAY exceed 3 hrs. The machine... I plan to take a relative patient to New York from India . We need to
carry a suction machine on board for the patient. The machine operates for 3 hrs on a charged battery. But the total suctioning time on board MAY exceed
3 hrs. The machine also operates on 110-230 volts AC, 50-60 hz.
And also has a 12V DC operation.

Please advise;

*If it will be possible to run/ charge this machine on an AC/ DC outlet on board in business or first class.

*Which airline would be most appropriate for a reliable power source?

*I thought of taking AIR INDIA non-stop (777 -200) to JFK . Do you think they have a reilable power source?
Shall I make a connecting journey instead on a different airline?

thanks ]]> Disability Travel peace4 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disability-travel/1012750-operating-medical-machine-board.html