1 Month and 16 Days untill the Air Carrier Access Act amendem regarding using Portable Oxygen Concentrator’s during flight takes effect. We added a countdown timer to the right of this page towards the bottom. On May 13, 2009, Portable Oxygen Concentrators will be allowed for use on all domestic and foreign carriers flying in [...]
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Delphi Evo Central Air Portable Oxygen Concentrator
The Delphi Central Air was approved for use during flight by the FAA as of January 15, 2009. Here are some photos of our demo unit. Click through below to see the details and specifications from Delphi. Evo is marketing this product, it is also called the Evo Central Air.
Air Carrier Access Act May 13, 2009
New rules take effect beginning May 13, 2009 regarding Oxygen for traveling patients. Below are a couple excerpts that discuss mandating of all air carriers to allow the use of Portable Oxygen Concentrators.
http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/airacc.asp
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Summary from Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Rules [...]
DOT Increases Protections for Air Travelers with Disabilities
From: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/dot6708.htm
DOT 67-08
Contact: Bill Mosley
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
DOT Increases Protections for Air Travelers with Disabilities
People with disabilities will have additional protections against discrimination when they travel by air, as the result of a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that strengthens the existing [...]
Toll-Free Hotline For Air Travelers With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has established a toll-free hotline to assist travelers with disabilities.
1-800-778-4838
From: http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/hotline.htm
“The hotline will provide general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, respond to requests for printed consumer information, and assist air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in “real time.” [...]