Medical Devices and Medication


Review guidelines for flying with medications and medical devices before you travel. You may also call our accessibility assistance line at 404-209-3434 (dial 711 for relay services) for more information.

Powering a Medical Device


Please note, while electrical outlets are available onboard Delta aircraft, these are not made to support medical device use. We do not provide onboard sources of power for medical devices, so you must bring a source of battery power if you’re planning on bringing a device.

  • You must bring batteries to power your medical device
  • Your assistive device must have 150% of your actual flight time in battery life, regardless of how long you choose to use the item
  • The appropriate number of batteries should be calculated using the manufacturer’s estimate for battery life while the device is in use
  • You can look up the estimated departure and arrival times in My Trips, but assume it will be the time to get from departure gate to arrival gate

Medical Devices


We’re here to support you as you travel with your medication or medical device — even before you arrive at the airport. Search for a key term, medical device brand name or model to find information on policies and approved models.

Medical Oxygen On Board

Delta customers may travel with their own Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) in partnership with our approved vendor, OxygenToGo®. OxygenToGo can both approve your personal equipment for a flight (and ensure it aligns with FAA requirements) and also provide POCs or batteries to rent. 

Delta does not accept or provide oxygen canisters and/or cylinders, tanks or other receptacles containing compressed or liquid oxygen on board any flights. This includes, but is not limited to, recreational and medical oxygen. 

Customers traveling with a POC on a confirmed Delta flight should have their POC reviewed and approved at least 48 hours prior to departure for domestic travel, and 72 hours prior for international travel. Customers who do not notify Delta of oxygen requirements at least 48 hours prior to departure may risk significant travel delays.   

For more information, please review the POC Frequently Asked Questions or call 404-209-3434 (dial 711 for relay services).

If your travel is on a Delta partner airline, please refer to the partner airline for their specific requirements.

How to Travel with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC)

  1. Book your flight.
  2.  Submit the POC Travel Authorization form. Gather the following information to help complete your form:
    • Name of customer using POC
    • Customer phone number
    • Customer email 
    • Delta trip confirmation number
    • Departure date and departing flight number(s)
    • Return date and returning flight number(s) 
    • Supplier of POC (either the customer or OxygenToGo)
    • Make and model of POC
    • Total number of batteries to bring on plane (Note: The DOT requires 150% of flight hours in battery hours)
    • LPM flow setting 
  3. Receive confirmation of your request for POC travel approval (or POC rental) from OxygenToGo via email. 
  4. Receive a call from OxygenToGo within 24 hours to review and confirm the number of charged batteries required for you to travel.
  5. Get an approval notification statement via email within 24 hours. This approval means you’re ready to fly Delta with a POC.
  6. Bring the approval statement with you to the departure gate. Do not put the statement in any checked bags. 
  7. Meet with an agent at the departure gate on your day of travel. Let them know you’re flying with a POC and confirm you have the correct number of fully charged batteries, as determined by OxygenToGo. If you skip this step and don’t confirm the correct amount of battery power with a gate agent, you may risk being denied boarding.

If you rented a POC, it will be sent to you overnight, with instructions for use and steps for how to return it after your trip.

If your travel is on a Delta partner airline, please refer to the partner airline for their specific requirements.

POC Travel Requirements

  • Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) must fit underneath the seat in front of you and not block passage to aisle 
  • Because the POC must go under a seat in front of you, customers with POCs may not sit in an exit row seat or a bulkhead seat (any seat with a wall in front of it)
  • POCs must be approved by our partner OxygenToGo 48 hours prior to departure (see Approved POCs to check for your specific unit)
  • You must have 150% of battery life for your planned travel time as required by OxygenToGo (additional batteries as required by OxygenToGo)
  • POC batteries may not be charged during the flight because it could damage the POC or the aircraft power system

POC Battery Requirements

  • POC batteries may not be charged during the flight because it could damage the POC or the aircraft power system
  • If not in use, batteries must be removed and packaged separately
  • The POC battery terminal should be recessed and should not come into contact with any metal objects
  • If you plan to use the POC on board the flight, you must have battery life for 150% of your total scheduled travel time prior to departure as determined by OxygenToGo in partnership with your healthcare provider

Renting a POC

If you need to fly with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) but don’t own one, you may rent one from OxygenToGo. They can provide equipment for the plane ride only, or for your entire trip – both on board and on land. 

If you don’t have sufficient POC battery power to meet the 150% requirement for travel, you may also rent additional batteries for your trip.

To rent a POC or batteries, review the POC Travel Checklist and then submit an online POC Travel Authorization form. OxygenToGo will contact you within 24 hours to review your information and itinerary. 

Approved POCs

The following POCs are accepted on Delta, Delta Connection® and the Delta Shuttle®.  If you don’t see your POC listed, please contact OxygenToGo at  866-692-0040  for approval.

  • AirSep FreeStyle
  • AirSep Focus
  • AirSep Freestyle 5
  • AirSep LifeStyle (Modified)*
  • Claire FreeStyle Comfort*
  • Delphi RS-00400 (EVO Central Air)
  • DeVilbiss Healthcare iGo
  • Inogen One
  • Inogen One G2
  • Inogen One G3
  • Inogen One G4*
  • Inova Labs LifeChoice Activox
  • Invacare SOLO 2
  • International Biophysics LifeChoice/lnova
  • Labs LifeChoice
  • Invacare XPO2
  • Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator
  • Oxus RS-00400
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse 3
  • Resmed AirCurve 10V Auto w/Resmed Power Station II
  • Respironics EverGo
  • Respironics SimplyGo
  • Respironics Trilogy 100 Model RSP1054260
  • SeQual Eclipse
  • SeQual eQuinox
  • SeQual Oxywell
  • SeQual SAROS
  • VBox Trooper
*“FAA Approved” sticker required

The following devices can be used on board provided you have an independent power source (battery) that is compliant with airline requirements and fits in an FAA approved storage location. The device must also have 150% of the actual flight time in battery life, regardless of how long you choose to use the device while on board. 

If you do not intend to use your FAA approved PAP machine during your flight, you may bring it on board and are not required to travel with 150% of battery life for the flight time. The battery must still comply with airline requirements.

For international flights subject to onboard mask requirements, customers using PAP machines onboard must wear a mask or face covering that covers nose, mouth, and/or airway and cover any exhaust valves in the device, or tubing with a surgical mask.

Certain PAP devices are required to have a manufacturer label stating compliance with RTCA DO-160 Section 21 Cat H, meaning it can be used on board the aircraft. Please refer to the chart below for information about your device.  

If you do not see your device listed, and it does not have the RTCA DO-160 Section 21 Cat H label, please contact our accessibility assistance line at 404-209-3434 for approval

CPAP, BI-PAP and VPAP
Manufacturer

APPROVED MODELS

DO-160 Labeling Required?

APEX


XT Fit, XT Sense, XT Prime, XT Auto


No


3B Medical/BMC Medical


LG2000, LG2A00, Luna II, CPAP, Luma II Auto CPAP


No


Breas


Z1 and Z2


DeVilbiss


Bi-level S - DV55D, Sleep Cube DV51UK, Sleep Cube DV54UK-P, Intellipap Auto DV54D-HH
No


Fishern Paykel


Icon Premo


No


Freedom


BPS-150 IN, BPS-FD.1


No


HDM (Human Design Medical)


Z1 CPAP and Z2 CPAP


No


Philips Respironics


A30, A40, DS 100, IN 101, REF 650P, System 1 Series 60, Simply Go


No


Philips Respironics


A-Flex, DS6TFLG


Yes


Philips Respironics Bi-PAP


Bi-PAP Auto: DS 700S, DS 750S, CA 751S, IN 701S, IN 751S, AU 751S

Bi-PAP Pro: DS 650S, CA 651S, IN 651S, AU 651S



Yes


Philips Respironics Bi-PAP (cont.)


Bi-PAP Auto: 760P, AH 760S, DS 760S, 761P, AU 761S, IN 761S, LA 761S, 761CA, CA 761S, GB 761S, FI 761S, SE 761S, PT 761S, NO 761S, 762P, DE 762S, 765P, FR 765S, 766P, JP 766S, 767P, CN 767S, DO 160G, DS 700S, IN 701S

Bi-PAP AVAPS: C-Series - 1060485, 1060486

Bi-PAP Plus: DS 600

Bi-PAP Pro: 660P, AH 660S, DS 660S, 661P, IN 661S, LA 661S, 661CA, CA 661S, FI 661S, SE 661S, ES 661S, PT 661S, NO 661S, 667P, CN 667S

Bi-PAP S/T: C-Series - 1061420, 1061421



No


Philips Respironics DreamStation


DreamStation Auto


Yes


Philips Respironics DreamStation


DreamStation: DSX 200, 400, 500, 600 and 700; AHX 200, 400, 500, 600, 700, To GO DSG500s11


No


Philips Respironics REMstar


REMstar: 150P, DS 150S, IN 151S, AU151S

REMstar Auto: DS 550S, CA 551S, IN 551S, AU 551S

REMstar Plus: DS 250S, CA 251S, IN 251S, AU 251S

REMstar Pro: DS 450S, CA 451S, IN 451S, AU 451S



Yes


Philips Respironics REMstar


REMstar Auto: FR 465S, 500M, 560P, AH 560P, DS 560S, 561P, 561CA, CA 561S, IN 561S, AU 561S, LA 561S, GB 561S, FI 561S, SE 561S, ES 561S, PT 561S, NO 561S, DE 562S, HL 564S, FR 565S, 566P, JP 566S, 567P, CN 567S, 568P, FR 568S, DS 500S, DS 510S, DS 510W, IN 501S, IN 511S, A-Flex 550P

REMstar Plus: DS 200, DS 200S, IN 201, IN 201S, 250P, 260P, AH 260S, DS 260S, 261P, IN 261S, LA 261S, 261CA, CA 261S, GB 261S, FI 261S, SE 261S, ES 261S, PT 261S, 267P, CN 267S[RL1] [LLM2]

REMstar Pro: FR 365S, 460P, AH 460S, DS 460S, 460P, 461CA, CA 461S, 461P, IN 461S, AU 461S, HL 461S, LA 461S, GB 461S, FI 461S, SE 461S, ES 461S, PT 461S, DE 462S, 466P, JP 466P, DS 400S, IN 401S



No


Philips Respironics Synchrony


Synchrony: LA1029756 (Note: approved for use above 10,000 ft, should be stowed for taxi, take-off and landing)


No


Philips Respironics SystemOne


SystemOne: All devices in the SystemOne family are approved


No


Prisma Smart


WM90TD


No


RESmart


Auto, G II Auto E-20-H-O (Note: humidifier accessories should be emptied of water and not used on board)


No


ResMed


S9 36001, 36004a, IPX1RX


Yes


ResMed Aircurve


Aircurve 10 ASV, 37042, 37043, 37044, 37215, 37216, 37229, 37230, 37291, 37410, 37411

Aircurve 10 CS PaceWave, 37060, 37061, 37062, 37069, 37070, 37114, 37275, 37276, 37276, 37277, 37278, 37279, 37280, 37281, 37282, 37283, 37284, 37341, 37354, 37369, 37438, 37459



Yes


ResMed Aircurve


Aircurve 10 CS-A, 28281

Aircurve 10 CS-A TJ, 28280

Aircurve 10S, 37045, 37046, 37047, 37048, 37051, 37068, 37213, 37214, 37227, 37228, 37250, 37251, 37290, 37340, 37351, 37397, 37408, 37409



Yes


ResMed Aircurve


Aircurve 10 ST, 37056, 37057, 37058, 37073, 37306, 37307, 37348, 37349, 37373, 37374, 37375, 37412, 37413

Aircurve 10 ST-A, 28210, 28211, 28219, 28323, 28326

Aircurve 10 V Auto 37050, 37051, 37052, 37053, 37054, 37055, 37059, 37109, 37211, 37212, 37225, 37226, 37238, 37239, 37248, 37249, 37261, 37262, 37267, 37272, 37289, 37391, 37392, 37406, 37407, 37481



Yes


ResMed Air/AirMini


Air10

AirMini AutoSet, 38112, 38113, 38121, 38122, 38139, 38140, 38145

AirMini 38113, DN735

AirMini P10 (Note: this device should be placed in Airplane mode once the boarding door is closed and not re-enabled until after landing)



No


ResMed AirSense


AirSense 10 AutoSet:  37027, 37028, 37029, 37031, 37032, 37033, 37064, 37065, 37067, 37102, 37207, 37208, 37221, 37222, 37236, 37237, 37245, 37246, 37254, 37258, 37259, 37266, 37271, 37273, 37274, 37287, 37294, 37315, 37316, 37319, 37321, 37327, 37339, 37352, 37367, 37372, 37402, 37403, 37415, 37436, 37453, 37457

AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her: 37034, 37035, 37036, 37037, 37039, 37040, 37041, 37066, 37105, 37209, 37210, 37223, 37224, 37247, 37260, 37288, 37295, 37317, 37318, 37320, 37322, 37328, 37353, 37368, 37390, 37396, 37404, 37405, 37420, 37421, 37422, 37423, 37430, 37434, 37434, 37437, 37454, 37458



No


ResMed AirSense


AirSense 10 CPAP: 37014, 37015, 37016, 37017, 37018, 37036, 37063, 37072, 37203, 37204, 37217, 37218, 37285, 37311, 37312, 37325, 37395, 37398, 37399, 37440, 37461

AirSense 10 Elite (S10 Elite with Integrated Humidifier): 37019, 37020, 37021, 37022, 37023, 37024, 37025, 37043, 37071, 37118, 37205, 37206, 37219, 37220, 37234, 37235, 37243, 37244, 37256, 37265, 37270, 37286, 37313, 37314, 37326, 37338, 37355, 37366, 37371, 37393, 37400, 37401, 37424, 37425, 37439, 37455, 37460

AirSense 10 Respond A, 37416

AirSense 10 Respond W, 37417



No


ResMed AirStart


AirStart 10 APAP, 37008, 37009, 37202, 37241, 37365

AirStart 10 CPAP, 37002, 37004, 37201, 37240, 37364, 37370



No


ResMed Astral


Astral 100, 27001, 27011, 27012, 27021, 27031, 27032, 27051, 27052, 27061, 27062, 27071, 27072, 27081, 27082, 27091, 27918

Astral 150, 27003, 27013, 27014, 27023, 27033, 27039, 27053, 27054, 27063, 27064, 27068, 27073, 27074, 27083, 27084, 27088, 27093



No


ResMed Climate Control Kit


Climate Control Kit: 36875, 36876, 36905, 36915, 36917
No


ResMed LifeChoice Activox


LifeChoice Activox: POC; XYC100, XYC100A, XYC100RA, XYC100RB, XYC102R, XYC100B, XYC100B-PRO, XYC100B-SPT, XYC100B-P4l, 20012


No


ResMed Limited


Limited 20090542914


No


ResMed Lumis


Lumis 100 VPAP S: 28001, 28002, 28003, 28004, 28005, 28006, 28007, 28008, 28009, 28010, 28011, 28012, 28013, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28322

Lumis 100 VPAP ST: 28101, 28102, 28103, 28104, 28105, 28106, 28107, 28108, 28109, 28306, 38305, 38307

Lumis 100 VPAP ST-A: 28201, 28221, 28313, 28332

Lumis 150 VPAP ST: 28110, 28111, 282112, 282113, 282114, 28115, 28116, 28117, 28118, 28119, 28120, 28121, 28122, 28123, 28124, 28125, 28308, 28309, 28310, 28311, 28312, 28314

Lumis 150 VPAP ST-A: 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28216, 28220, 28222, 28223, 28226, 28315, 28316, 28317, 28318, 28320, 28333



No


ResMed Mobi


Mobi, 35001, 35003


No


ResMed Power Station


Power Station II (RPS II): 24921, 24923, 24925, 24926, 24946, 24947, 24959, 24960, 24961, 24962, 24963, 24964, 24981, 24990, 36821, 36822, 36823, 36824, 37342, 37343


No


ResMed S8


S8 AutoScore II 33044

S8 AutoSet: 33105, 33138

S8 AutoSet II: 33129, 33141, 33150

S8 Autoset Vantage: 19420, 33112

S8 AutoSet Spirit: 19423, 19426, 33113, 33121, 33122, 33123, 33124, 33125, 33126

S8 AutoSet Spirit II: 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33148



No


ResMed S8


S8 AutoSet C: 33112, 33105, 33138, 33129, 33141, 33150, 33130, 33136, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33148

S8 Auto 25: 26104, 26105, 26125, 26126

S8 Compact: 19404, 33030

S8 Elite: 19413, 19414, 33021, 33026, 33027, 33028, 33031

S8 Elite II: 33021, 33039, 33040, 33041, 33042, 33043, 33045, 33062, 33072, 33073, 33074, 33075



No


ResMed S8


S8 Escape: 19405, 19408, 19409, 19410, 33001, 33002, 33003, 33007, 33009, 33013, 33024, 33036, 33060

S8 Escape II, 33048, 33051,033052, 33054, 33060, 33061, 33064

S8 Lightweight, 33032

S8 Lightweight II, 33055

S8 Respond: 33125, 33128, 33137



No


ResMed S9


S9 AutoSet: 36005, 36015, 36025, 36084, 36085, 36086, 36087, 36088, 36089, 36095, 36105, 36115, 36125, 36145, 36180, 36185, 36205, 36225, 36245, 36265, 36285, 36305, 36304, 36325, 36325A, 36345, 36365, 36375, 36385

S9 AutoSet 25: 36106, 36116, 36126, 23146, 36206, 36226, 36266, 36296, 36366

S9 AutoSet CS: 36100, 36110, 36120, 36140, 36200, 36220, 36240, 36260, 36360



No


ResMed S9


S9 AutoSet CS PaceWave: 36160, 36170

S9 AutoSet CS-A: 36211, 36351, 36390

S9 AutoSet for Her: 36015, 36065, 36075

S9 H5I-23245237 (Note: humidifier should be emptied of water prior to boarding and not filled with water on board the aircraft)

S9 Elite: 36003, 36013, 36023, 36083, 36093, 36103, 36113, 36123, 36143, 36183, 36203, 36223, 36243, 36263, 36303, 36304, 36343, 36363, 36373



No


ResMed S9


S9 Escape: 36001, 36011, 36021, 36081, 36091, 36121, 36141, 36201, 36221, 36261, 36301, 36361 (Note: units in this series should not be used with any humidifiers attached or wireless modules enabled)

S9 Escape Auto: 36002A, 36001, 36002, 36012, 36022, 36092, 36122, 36302, 36362

S9 VPAP Adapt: 36007, 36017, 36027, 36037, 36047, 36057, 36097, 36367, 36377

S9 VPAP Adapt SV: 26008, 26009, 26011, 26013, 26928



No


ResMed S9


S9 VPAP Adapt SV-A: 36331

S9 VPAP Auto: 36006, 36016, 36026, 36096

S9 VPAP S: 36004, 36014, 36024, 36094, 36114, 36124, 36144, 36204, 36224, 36244, 36264, 36284, 36304

S9 VPAP ST: 36008, 36018, 36028, 36098, 36108, 36118, 36128, 36148, 36208, 36228, 36248, 36368, 36378

S9 VPAP ST-A: 36009, 36039, 36049, 36059, 36099, 36119, 36129, 36159, 36169, 36209, 36219, 36239, 36339, 36359, 36379



No


ResMed Sleep Mate


Sleep Mate 10 Auto 37418

Sleep Mate 10 Elite 37419



No


ResMed Stellar


Stellar 100: 24151, 24152, 24153, 24154, 24155, 24156, 24157, 24158, 24159, 24163, 24164, 24166, 24168, 24170

Stellar 150: 24140, 24141, 24142, 24143, 24144, 24145, 24146, 24147, 24149, 24160, 24161, 24162, 24165, 24167, 24169



No


ResMed VPAP


VPAP Auto   25

VPAP IV: 26102, 26103, 26106, 26107, 26108, 26109, 26123, 26127

VPAP S: 26119, 26120

VPAP ST: 26110, 26120

VPAP IV ST: 26112, 26113, 26114, 26115, 26116, 26117, 26118, 26124

26101, 26121, 26119, 26120, 26110, 26111, 26121, 26122



No


Somnetics International


Transcend family of CPAP devices


No


Teijin


Sleep Mate S9 CN164N1828
No


Tivan BiPap


50


No


Transcend Auto


B15E19417, BFIP21


No


Weinmann


20E, Sonno Balance E
No


For clearance to travel with a respirator or ventilator, please contact us at 404-209-3434 at least 48 hours in advance of your flight.

The following devices can be used on board provided you have an independent power source (battery) that is compliant with airline requirements and fits in an FAA approved storage location. The device must also have 150% of the actual flight time in battery life, regardless of how long you choose to use the device while on board. 

For international flights subject to onboard mask requirements, customers using FAA approved respirators/ventilators onboard must also wear a mask or face covering that covers their mouth, nasal cannula and/or airway and cover any exhaust valves in the device.

Certain respirators/ventilators are required to have a manufacturer label stating device compliance with RTCA DO-160 Section 21 Cat H, meaning it can be used on board the aircraft. Please refer to the chart below for information about your device.

Respirators and Ventilators
Manufacturer
Approved Model
DO-160 Label Required
CareFusion (formerly Viasys)
Pulmonetics - LTV 800, LTV 900, LTV 950, LTV 1000, LTV 1100, LTV 1150, LTV 1200, LTMII, SprintPack
No
DeVilbiss
6910DPR
No
Mediq Tefa
Vivo 40, Vivo 50
No
Newport
HT50
No
Philips
BIPAP A40
Yes
Puritan Bennett (Covidien)
LP10, LP20, LP6/+
No
ResMed
Astral 150
Yes
Respironics
Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200
Yes
Respironics
Smart Monitor 2PS 1014557 
No

Delta permits customers to carry their portable dialysis machine onboard at no additional charge and without medical approval. We encourage customers to plan their dialysis treatment accordingly, as use of the portable dialysis machine is not allowed during flight. 

For more information, customers can call our accessibility assistance line at 404-209-3434 (dial 711 for relay services).

Devices listed can be used onboard without medical approval provided you have an independent power source (battery) that is compliant with airline requirements and fits in an FAA-approved storage location.

Customers traveling with an assistive device must also have 150% of their actual flight time in battery life, regardless of how long you may choose to use the device as a carry-on item.

If you do not see your device listed, please contact us at 404-209-3434 for approval.

Pumps and Suction Devices

MANUFACTURER

APPROVED MODELS
LABEL REQUIRED?
ART INSTITUTE

Power Smile, KS-700

No

LAERDAL

78 00 00

No

MEDTRONIC

Paradigm Insulin Pump - MMT-722 (Note: If device is equipped with the MiniLink Transmitter (MMT-7703), RF transmit function must be turned off during takeoff/landing.)

No

NUTRICIA

Flocare Infinity

No

SHINEI

Smile Care KS-1000

(NOTE: This suction device should only be used above 10,000 feet when larger electronics are allowed to be used and turned off during taxi, takeoff and landing)



No

SMITHS MEDICAL

vCADD Duodopa-1400

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Legacy 1-6400

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Legacy PCA-6300

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Legacy Plus-6500

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD MS 3

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD MS 3  7400

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Prizm 6101

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Solis

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

CADD Solis VIP

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump-1700

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump-1800

No

SMITHS MEDICAL

Prizm Plus-21-6101

No

SUNRISE MEDICAL-DEVILBISS VACU-AIDE

7305D, 7305P, 7310P, 7314P-D

No

Electric Field Therapy (EFT) devices are devices that use a low intensity electrical field to treat cancer.  Delta has approved 2 devices for onboard use:

  • Novocure (trade name Optune) Model: NovoTTF-100A, which is approved for use during all phases of flight. It is limited to 2 spare batteries on domestic flights, properly packaged in your carry-on. No spare batteries permitted on international flights.
  • Novocure (trade name Optune) Model: NovoTTF-200A, which is approved for use above 10,000 ft. only. Should be stored appropriately for taxi, takeoff, and landing.

Customers traveling with an assistive device must also have 150% of their actual flight time in battery life, regardless of how long you may choose to use the device as a carry-on item.

For optimal safety and health, always carry your medication with you in your carry-on baggage, rather than in checked baggage. Our galleys are not equipped to refrigerate or store medication and Delta employees are not permitted to assist in administering medication. If your medication requires refrigeration, please plan to travel with a personal cooling method like an insulated travel cooler. You can store this under the seat in front of you. Like a wheelchair or other medical device, we can also help stow your cooler at the front or back of the aircraft if space permits. Your method of cooling must meet all FAA requirements.

Outside of typical carry-on baggage restrictions for liquids, the TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection. It is recommended, but not required, that your medications be labeled to facilitate the security process.  The final decision rests with the TSA supervisor on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.  Please visit TSA.gov for more information.

Although we are aware of various state laws that allow medical marijuana possession, the TSA has stated that possession of marijuana, even medical marijuana, is illegal under federal law and that it will refer customers traveling with marijuana to law enforcement authorities. Accordingly, we do not allow customers to transport marijuana on our flights.

IV Devices and Other Medications Requiring Needles

If you use needles or syringes to take medication, you are permitted to carry on your medication and syringes in your carry-on baggage as long as you also have medication that has a prescription label identifying the medication and a manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label. Bring your prescription information that associates these medication, syringes and other medical equipment to you. 

You may use an IV at your seat as long as its use does not interfere with or have the potential to interfere with the deployment of the overhead oxygen masks or create an unreasonable risk to the safety of customers or crew members. You must be able to use the IV device to administer medication without the assistance of any airline employee.

Please alert the cabin crew if you have used any needles during flight so they may provide you with a medical sharps disposal container.

 

Going Through Airport Security

When going through airport security checkpoints, you are not required to remove your prosthesis. We recommend keeping your prosthesis assistance kit in your carry-on bag in case your flight experiences any unexpected delays. 

While Boarding and In Flight

There is no additional charge for your prosthesis, and it is not counted towards your baggage allowance. If needed, you may request pre-boarding at the gate for extra time to board the aircraft and stow your items. Please note that wheelchairs have priority for onboard stowage space, but if there are no requests to stow collapsible wheelchairs, other prostheses or assistive devices can be stowed ahead of all other bags.