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2.4. Flying with a Ventilator
It is important to conduct thorough online research on your specific ventilator type, how to prepare for air travel with a ventilator, and your airline’s policies and requirements.
United Spinal is not affiliated with or endorses these products; however, ResMed provides helpful tips for traveling with a ventilator here.
The International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN) has a great website for information related to traveling with a ventilator. Their website includes
Ventilator Users and Their Advocates Are Asked to Contact Nancy Lauck Claussen, FAA, at nancy.l.claussen@faa.gov, to expedite the approval of ventilators for flying and/or delay the implementation of the specific regulation requiring a sticker until the FAA and the manufacturers complete the process. Claussen acknowledged that the FAA stickers are not readily available, but the DOT decided to go ahead with the ruling because of its many other improved initiatives for people with disabilities. So for now, it is "up to the carriers."