Originally Posted by lhrworker
The difference being is that if it is required and requested before a flight then there will be a charge as the seat has to be pre allocated and the oxgen fitted, stowed and bolted down under the seat by engineers before the flight leaves.
If you dont request it and then need it during a flight, the crew do have a small bottle of oxygen (of about 2 litres) that they can provide for " emergency reasons". This is why there probably wasnt a charge
I was on a BA flight a few yrs ago, from LHR to somewhere in Europe (I can't remember where). Sitting in CE and the gentleman next to me pressed the call staff button. When someone came over he explained he was feeling ill and faint.
They were very appreciative and asked if he had been stressed with work lately, and I guess what one would deem as some simple medical questions to ascertain his condition.
Sat next to him, I held the oxygen bottle for him - which must of been around 20 mins. Upon landing he was first off the plane in a wheelchair and a couple of medics.
Credit goes to BA for a job well done and I am guessing all cabin crew receive basic First Aid training as part of their jobs.