Airline oxygen policy

Flying Delta Air Lines with a portable oxygen concentrator

What Delta asks of travelers who use a POC, summarized from its published policy. Reviewed October 2026.

Delta oxygen rules at a glance

Based on Delta Air Lines’s published policy, reviewed October 2026.

NoticeRequest approval at least 48 hours before a domestic flight, or 72 hours before an international one.
PaperworkDelta asks for a Physician’s Statement, which is submitted to its oxygen partner, OxygenToGo, for review.
BatteriesCarry enough batteries for 150% of your gate-to-gate time. Delta doesn’t provide onboard power for medical devices.
SeatingTravelers using a POC can’t sit in an exit row or bulkhead seat.
PackingPack spare batteries so the terminals are protected from short circuits.
FeesYour concentrator doesn’t count toward your carry-on limit.

Delta doesn’t allow you to bring your own oxygen tanks — an FAA-approved portable concentrator is the way to fly. Policies can change, so always confirm with Delta Air Lines before you fly. See Delta’s policy →

FAA-approved concentrators for flying

Inogen Rove 6Inogen Rove 6
Pulse dose5 lbUp to 6 hr battery
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CAIRE Freestyle Comfort with AutoSATCAIRE Freestyle Comfort with AutoSAT
Pulse dose5 lbUp to 4 hr battery
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Inogen One G5Inogen One G5
Pulse dose5 lbUp to 5 hr battery
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Oxlife Liberty2Oxlife Liberty2
Pulse & continuous6.6 lbUp to 4 hr battery
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