Medical guidance
Medical documentation needed when travelling with oxygen
- Medical certificate with explicit information such as air flux needed
- Medical prescription
- Airline medical authorization
- Passport copy, insurance policy, contact with oxygen providers at destination
- Translation of medical certificate and prescription
Airline medical forms:
Airline: Iberia
- The general regulations recommend consulting your doctor before travelling, if you suffer from chronic respiratory problems, among other health issues.
- Medical clearance by Iberia’s medical services needed…
- If you are unable to take care of yourself and require special assistance.
- If you have a medical condition that may be affected by flying
- In those cases, please contact the Customer Service Centreand they will let you know what to do.
- It is not needed to get medical clearance if you use oxygen concentrators during the flight. However, we recommend getting medical clearance to ensure a safe travel with your COPD.
- For more information: https://www.iberia.com/es/accessibility/medical-authorisation-to-fly/
Guidance on how to talk with your healthcare provider before travelling
- Informe sobre su destino, duración y actividades: Explique detalladamente a dónde va, cuánto tiempo se quedará y qué tipo de actividades realizará, incluyendo posibles visitas a lugares en altitud o entornos de riesgo.
- Revise su historial médico y sus vacunas: informe a su médico sobre todas sus afecciones crónicas, medicamentos que está tomando, alergias y vacunas anteriores. Pregunte si necesita vacunas específicas para el destino o refuerzos.
- Consulte sobre los ajustes de medicación: asegúrese de que sus tratamientos actuales sean compatibles con los viajes o si necesita cambios, por ejemplo, dosis especiales o suministros adicionales que debería llevar con usted.
- Talk about how to handle possible exacerbations during the trip, symptoms to watch for, and emergency medications.
- Plan your consultation in advance: Visit your healthcare provider weeks before to complete vaccinations or adjustments and have time to solve unforeseen issues.