Travel guide
Traveling with oxygen? Here's how it works.
Flying to New York and need oxygen when you land? Here's what to know about portable oxygen concentrators, airline policies, and getting equipment waiting at your hotel.
Which concentrator for travel
Portable for the journey. Home unit for the room.
Both rent month-to-month. Which one you need depends on how you'll spend your trip.
- Portable oxygen concentrators — rechargeable batteries, light enough to carry through the airport and use on the plane
- Oxygen concentrator rental — for the hotel room or wherever you're staying; delivered and set up where you need it
Many travelers rent a portable unit for the flight and days out, plus a home unit for the room. Call (516) 623-9500 and we'll sort out the right combination.
Flying with oxygen: four things to handle early.
Policies vary by airline — check with yours before you book. Here's the general playbook.
Call well before your flight and ask about their portable oxygen concentrator policy — what's allowed, what paperwork they want, and any battery rules.
Bring your oxygen prescription and a doctor's note in your carry-on. Oxygen equipment requires a valid prescription, and airlines may ask to see it.
Portable concentrators run on rechargeable batteries. Bring extra batteries and your charger, and confirm your airline's battery rules ahead of time.
Give yourself extra time at the airport. Screening and boarding take longer with medical equipment.
Landing in New York
Have oxygen waiting at your hotel.
No hauling equipment through the airport. Before your trip, have your doctor fax your prescription to (866) 223-9440. We deliver to hotels across NYC, time it to your check-in, and pick everything up when you check out.
Hotel medical equipment rentalBefore you fly
Your travel checklist.
- ✓ Prescription — valid, and a copy in your carry-on
- ✓ Doctor's note — for the airline if they ask
- ✓ Airline notified — policy confirmed well before the flight
- ✓ Battery & power plan — extra batteries, charger packed
- ✓ Our number saved — (516) 623-9500, in case plans change
Questions, answered.
Flying soon? Call our Lynbrook team and we'll help you plan the trip.
Can I fly with a portable oxygen concentrator?
Most airlines allow passengers to bring portable oxygen concentrators, but policies vary — contact your airline well before your flight to confirm their requirements, paperwork, and battery rules.
Do I need a prescription to travel with oxygen?
Yes. Oxygen equipment requires a valid prescription. Carry a copy in your carry-on — airlines may ask to see it. If your doctor needs to send it to us, our fax is (866) 223-9440.
Should I rent a portable or home concentrator for my trip?
Portable units are built for travel, with rechargeable batteries — use one for the flight and getting around. A home unit works best in the hotel room. Many travelers rent both; call (516) 623-9500 and we'll sort out the right combination.
Can I have oxygen equipment waiting at my NYC hotel?
Yes. Have your prescription faxed to (866) 223-9440 before your trip. We deliver to hotels across NYC, time delivery to your check-in, and pick everything up at checkout. See our hotel equipment rental page.
What should I know about batteries for my flight?
Portable concentrators run on rechargeable batteries — bring extra batteries and your charger. Battery rules vary by airline, so confirm theirs before you fly.
I'm visiting from outside the US — can I still rent?
Call (516) 623-9500 and we'll walk through your options. A valid prescription is still required for oxygen equipment.
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