If you used an oxygen concentrator a decade ago, you know how big and heavy they used to be. Thank goodness times have changed. Today's portable models are so small and light that you will travel anywhere!
Airplane travel
The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has ruled that passengers who require oxygen must be permitted to bring FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators on all U.S. aircraft with an increase of than 19 seats. Foreign airlines must allow POC on all flights to and from U.S soil. Most portable oxygen concentrator s are actually approved by the FAA, including the Inogen One, Inogen One G2, Respironics EverGo, SeQual Eclipse, DeVilbiss Igo and a few others.
Train travel
Amtrak also allows medically necessary oxygen equipment onboard. You just need to give them 12 hours' advance notice and assure them you have the needed equipment, including adequate battery back-up. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
We recommend you reserve a Superliner Accessible Bedroom for your Amtrak trip. These are lower-level rooms with space for a wheelchair and two adults. Even if you don't use a wheelchair, you'll appreciate having the extra space for your oxygen equipment.
Car travel
Who doesn't love an old-fashioned road trip? Most of today's portable concentrators come with a DC power that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter outlet. This makes it easy to power and recharge your concentrator no matter how long your drive.