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Porter Form C: Portable Oxygen Concentrator Use

Porter does not supply medical oxygen or allow compressed or liquid oxygen on board, so passengers who need oxygen in flight use an approved portable oxygen concentrator. Form C is the written medical statement, required under Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR 106), that confirms the passenger needs the device while travelling and states the flow rate required at cabin altitude.

Who completes it

The passenger, a guardian or a healthcare provider completes Section 1 with travel details, the device make and the battery count, and the passenger signs the consent. A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner completes and signs the Section 2 medical statement.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Return the completed form to Porter's Disability Assistance Desk by email or fax at least 48 hours before the flight. Carry it in hand luggage during travel, because staff may ask to see it at check-in or boarding.
Who pays
The passenger pays any fee for completing the form, as stated on both sections.

Good to know

  • Section 2 asks whether the patient can operate the concentrator and respond to its alarms unaided; if not, they must travel with a companion who can.
  • The prescriber ticks when oxygen is medically necessary (in flight, take-off, landing) and gives the maximum flow rate at a cabin altitude of 8,000 feet.
  • The form is valid for one year from the provider's signature, and any change in the patient's health that affects these criteria requires an updated medical statement.
  • Passengers bringing an FAA-approved concentrator they will not use in flight need no form, but its batteries must be removed, individually protected and carried in carry-on baggage.

Get the official form

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Request for Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) Use in Flight

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Frequently asked questions

Who can sign Porter's portable oxygen concentrator form?

Form C requires a written statement from a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner verifying the passenger's need to use a portable oxygen concentrator on a commercial aircraft. You certify the patient can complete the flight safely without extraordinary medical assistance and give your registration number and province.

Which oxygen concentrators does Porter accept?

Porter's oxygen page says the device must carry a manufacturer's label showing it meets FAA acceptance criteria, or appear on Porter's list of approved models. It must also fit under a seat in a space 17 inches deep, 15 inches wide and 8.5 inches high, and be in good condition.

How many batteries does a passenger need?

Enough fully charged batteries to power the device for the whole travel time, including flight, ground time and unexpected delays, because Porter aircraft have no power outlets for concentrators. Spare batteries go in carry-on baggage, protected against damage and short circuits.