Can I bring my own portable oxygen concentrator with me?

Yes. If you need extra oxygen during the flight, you may bring your own portable oxygen concentrator (such as a nebuliser or respirator) on board. The oxygen concentrator must meet certain requirements. You must also carry a valid medical certificate. Read more about it on this page.

Do you want to bring a CPAP device? Read more about the rules for this device in the FAQ ‘Can I bring a CPAP device with me?’

Extra medical baggage

We see your portable oxygen concentrator as 'extra medical baggage'. That means you can take it for free, in addition to your other baggage. To arrange this, it is important that you inform us no later than 72 hours before departure that you are bringing a portable concentrator. You can do this in the following ways:

• Online during booking (click on 'Need medical services?');
• After booking on My Transavia (click on 'Request medical services'), or
• Call our Service Centre.

Your oxygen concentrator must comply with the following

• Your oxygen concentrator is approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). This is usually indicated by a sticker on the device.
• Your oxygen concentrator fits within the dimensions of 40x30x20 cm and is no heavier than 10 kg. The concentrator should fit under the seat in front of you.
• Your oxygen concentrator runs on a dry battery, with an output of up to 100 Wh. The battery should have ample charge. That means your battery can last at least 1.5 times longer than the duration of your flight. An example: your flight is two hours. Your battery should last 1.5 x 2 = 3 hours. 

Tip: Make sure you also bring a spare battery (max 100 Wh) that is sufficiently charged. We cannot recharge any batteries on board.

• You can control the oxygen concentrator yourself and respond to notifications. Do you need assistance? Then make sure a companion (at least 16 years old) travels with you to help you.
• A medical certificate in English is required. The medical statement must have been issued no later than 6 months before the departure of your outbound flight. The statement should indicate the following:
  • Flying has no adverse effects on your health. This is called a Fit to Fly certificate.
  • The portable oxygen concentrator gives you enough oxygen in a pressurised cabin.
  • When you need your oxygen concentrator. For example, during taxiing, take-off, the flight itself (this is called 'flying at cruising altitude') and landing.

Not sure if your oxygen concentrator meets the conditions for use on board? Or would you like to know more about the medical certificate? Please contact our Service Centre. We are happy to help!