![]() The cost for Air New Zealand supplied portable oxygen bottles is NZD $150 per unit required.įlow rates higher than 4LPM will require use of a fixed oxygen rig at additional cost. There is no charge for customer supplied portable oxygen concentrators, however, restrictions apply to their acceptance and use. If you are travelling both internationally and domestically within New Zealand as part of the same journey on the same day, Air New Zealand will provide the oxygen from portable oxygen bottles at an additional cost. Your doctor is welcome to contact the Air New Zealand Paxcare with any queries about inflight oxygen please contact + 64. Your doctor will be asked to indicate the appropriate flow rate and setting for your medical condition. The device can also be set to deliver oxygen continuously where this is recommended. If you are unfamiliar with this device, or are unsure whether this will be adequate for your needs, we suggest you discuss it with your doctor. This type of oxygen delivery is more than adequate for most stable conditions requiring extra oxygen to compensate for the effects of altitude. The device can be set to deliver oxygen via a "pulse-dose" delivery system that senses you breathing in and electronically triggers oxygen to be delivered for the first part of each breath this is the part of the breath which is the most important for maintaining oxygen levels in your lungs. The standard supply is 2L/min via nasal prongs using an Avia Pulse oxygen bottle. International flights: We can provide oxygen on most of our aircraft, but not on the ground or in transit - you'll need to make your own arrangements for that.įor passengers travelling internationally, Air New Zealand can provide airline oxygen whilst you are on board the flight for an additional cost. They'll supply enough oxygen for the flight and any waiting time on the ground. In these instances Air New Zealand reserves the right to request that you travel on a flight where oxygen can be supplied.įor safety reasons, private and hospital compressed-gas cylinders may not be carried or used on board Air New Zealand aircraft unless packaged as Dangerous Goods.ĭomestic flights: For flights within New Zealand, we will refer you to an authorised oxygen provider wherever possible. Please note that Air New Zealand will make every effort to have oxygen available on the flight requested, due to operational matters it may not be possible to fulfil the request. Note that passengers are not allowed to use their own oxygen bottles on the aircraft. ![]() Check in one hour before the final check-in time.Send the form to us at least 72 hours before you travel or 48 hours before if using your own portable oxygen concentrator.See conditions requiring medical clearance Complete parts 1 and 2 of the MEDA medical clearance form.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) / respirator / ventilatorĬontinuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) Equipment requiring an electrical outlet must be fitted with a US plug please note that adapters cannot be used on board.Ĭonnecting medical devices to aircraft power ![]() In other cases the customer will need to provide the required equipment. Air New Zealand has some special equipment that can be installed on its aircraft for customer use.
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