EverGo

Major commercial airlines in the United States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Respironics EverGo portable oxygen concentrator for use aboard commercial airline flights traveling within the United States as well as on international flights that begin or end in the United States. Because airline policies for traveling with an oxygen concentrator vary, patients need to check with their airlines before flying with EverGo.

The “FAA-approved” label is located on the top of the EverGo device above the touch screen. To view the label, unzip the EverGo case and open the top flap.

Below is a list of major commercial airlines in the United States that allow EverGo onboard.

AirTran Airways
Alaska
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
American Eagle (American Airlines)
America West (US Airways)
ASA Atlantic Southeast (Delta)
Chautauqua Airlines (Delta)
Colgan Airlines (Continental)
Comair (Delta)
Commut Air (Continental)
Continental
Continental Express
Delta
Freedom Airline (Delta)
Frontier
Hawaiian
Horizon
Jet Blue
Mesaba Airlines(NWA)
MidWest
Midwest Connect
Northwest Airlines
Pinnacle Airlines (Delta)
Quantas
Singapore Air
Southwest
Sun Country
Shuttle America (Delta)
United Airlines
US Air

Check back on this web page as the list of commercial airlines permitting EverGo portable oxygen concentrator continues to grow. 

Flying with Oxygen
Flying with supplemental oxygen equipment such as Respironics EverGo requires advance planning. You should check with your airline for their guidelines prior to your trip. For example, most airlines require patients to carry a prescription and a written statement from a physician allowing you to fly. Other guidelines may include:

  • Confirming travel arrangements with the airline 48 hours in advance

  • The ability to hear the portable oxygen concentrator alarms and see the alarm light indicators, to take the appropriate action in response to these warnings, or travel with a companion capable of doing so

  • Notifying the airline upon check-in, and the flight attendant upon boarding, that you plan on using a portable oxygen concentrator onboard the airplane

Many airlines have special assistance coordinators to help you through the process.

Other Air Travel Tips

  • Ask for an aisle seat near the restroom.

  • Drink fluids but avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks; they will make you feel bloated.

  • Be familiar with the latest airport security screening policies and plan for extra time for inspection of your EverGo.

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