If you used an oxygen concentrator a decade ago, you know how big and heavy they used to be. Thank heavens 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 more than 19 seats. Foreign airlines must also allow POC on all flights to and from U.S soil. Most portable oxygen concentrators are now approved by the FAA, like the Inogen One, Inogen One G2, Respironics EverGo, SeQual Eclipse, DeVilbiss Igo and some others.
Train travel
Amtrak also allows medically necessary oxygen equipment onboard. You just need to provide them with 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. They are lower-level rooms with space for a wheelchair and two adults. In case you avoid a wheelchair, you'll appreciate having the extra space for your oxygen equipment.
Car travel
Who doesn't love an old-fashioned road trip? The majority of today's portable concentrators come with a DC power that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter outlet. This allows you to power and recharge your concentrator regardless of how long your drive.