Originally Posted by
Katja
I've never flown with oxygen, so hopefully some other experienced people will comment on that. My guess would be that they'll err on the side of ignoring you, rather than hovering.
As your son is four and not an infant, I assume the diapers and other equipment are medical needs, in which case they should not count against your carry on allowance. I'm very surprised that his portable oxygen concentrator would count as hand luggage - if I were you I'd call them and double check that.
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I was surprised too, but this is what their website says, and I have yet to find anyone on the phone who has more information than the site:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...=searchResults
"Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) that are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can be used on-board. The POC is included in your cabin baggage allowance."
I am going to assume that they aren't going to give us a hard time about a carry on for him in addition to his O2, which is a 20lb machine on a rolling cart. It isn't even logical to say we can have one or the other when at the same time saying we can bring it and his other medical equipment. I think I will just pack what he needs and pray for the best.
Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it!