Respiratory difficulties
Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline
The use of respiratory devices
If you need to use a personal respiratory device on board, please use an approved portable oxygen concentrator.
These devices can be used throughout the entire flight. However, Air France aircraft are not equipped with power outlets that enable you to plug in your respiratory devices on board. Therefore, we recommend that you verify your device's ability to power itself, and, if needed, come prepared with additional batteries. We recommend that you inform us no less than 48 hours before your departure of your need to use respiratory devices. In all cases, we recommend you contact our Saphir service, your booking agent or your travel agency for more information. Please note: the number of lithium batteries authorized on board is limited; please seek more information during booking.
Personal oxygen tanks
Air France authorizes the transport of personal (gaseous) oxygen tanks in the cabin, provided that:
- the height does not exceed 65 cm / 26 in maximum,
- the weight is less than or equal to 5 kg / 11 lb,
- they are equipped with a safety system that protects against the accidental discharge of their content.
Please note
- The use of personal oxygen tanks is prohibited on board, as well as is their transport in the hold.
- Please be informed that the transport of personal oxygen tanks can create difficulties at security check points in certain airports.
- You are required to inform us at least 48 hours before your departure if you are transporting personal oxygen tanks.