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Medication and medical devices
Your health is very important to us. That’s why we allow you to carry the necessary medication or medical device to ensure that flying does not put your health at risk. If necessary, you can even request medical oxygen beforehand.
What can I bring on board with me?
We allow you to carry small, portable medical devices (e.g. insulin tester) or medication (e.g. pills, syringes, etc.) in your carry-on baggage if needed during the flight.
Medication: we recommend bringing a sufficient supply with you on board and a doctor’s note confirming that you need them.
If your medication needs to stay cool, we offer the Cube service on our flights from Belgium. You can take this handy, refrigerated, box on board with you and you can use the Cube service to keep your medication cool during your entire trip.
Small portable medical devices: pack them in your hand baggage, provided they comply with our rules on electronic devices and dangerous goods.
Note: certain rules apply for kidney dialysis devices (CAPD). Contact our special assistance team for more info.
Extra requirements
You’re allowed to pack medication in your carry-on baggage. We always recommend carrying a sufficient supply in case of flight delays or other irregularities.
We also advise you to ask your doctor for a note confirming:
The name of the medication that you are bringing on board
That the medication is for personal use
That you need it with you at all times
Do you need to keep your medication cool during your trip? Use the Cube service to store your medication in a refrigerated bag, take it with you on board as part of your hand luggage and start your journey relaxed.
CPAP devices are accepted on board and can be used under the following conditions:
The device is switched off and stowed away during take-off, landing and whenever the crew deems it necessary.
For CPAP powered by lithium batteries, each battery must not exceed 160Wh. More info
The device must be stored in compliance with the safety regulations.
If your CPAP doesn't fit in your carry-on baggage and weighs max. 3kg, you can bring it separately with you, in addition to your carry-on baggage.
Charge your CPAP device sufficiently to cover your flight duration and include a margin for flight irregularities. Charging a CPAP device via the power outlets of the aircraft is not permitted.
Kidney dialysis machines and CAPD bags can be transported as carry-on or checked baggage depending on your needs. However, the use of a dialysis machine on board is not allowed.
Kidney dialysis machines with approximate dimensions of 80x60x40cm and CAPD bags with dialysis solution may brought on board under certain circumstances.
What if I need oxygen during my flight journey?
You can bring your own oxygen device on board or request medical oxygen. In any case, you need to notify our special assistance team at the time of booking.
If you need supplementary medical oxygen during the flight, you can:
Request medical oxygen provided by Brussels Airlines
Bring your own Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) with you
Bring your own personal oxygen bottles or air cylinders with you
Notify our special assistance team at the time of booking if you would like to request or bring oxygen on board. Your doctor will also have to fill in the MEDIF form so we can make the necessary preparations for your requested oxygen supply or check if your personal oxygen device is allowed on board.
Extra requirements
Upon request, we can supply up to 5.2 litres of oxygen per minute on board. As we charge a fee for this request, we recommend that you check in advance if this cost will be refunded by your health insurance. Medical oxygen must be requested and paid for at the time of booking.
Fee for medical oxygen per route
Short-haul flights: €175
Long-haul flights: €350
You may bring your own POC on board and use it during the flight as long as your POC:
Operates on non-spillable or lithium batteries (each lithium battery must not exceed 160Wh) and the batteries are protected from short-circuiting and packed properly.
Has sufficient battery power, covering possible delays or irregularities (150% of battery power is recommended).
Won’t need to be connected to the power outlets of the aircraft.
Can be stowed away in compliance with the safety regulations.
If you wish to carry your POC with you, this must be approved in advance by our special assistance team. Your doctor will have to fill in a MEDIF form and a POC form for approval.
You may bring your own small gaseous oxygen or air cylinders for medical use on board. These items may be brought on board as carry-on or checked baggage as long as:
Each cylinder doesn’t exceed 5kg gross weight.
They are protected from any damage that may cause accidental release of its content. This also applies to cylinders carried by medically trained passengers.
Liquid oxygen is not permitted on board Brussels Airlines operated flights.
If you are bringing these medical devices with you, this must be approved in advance by our special assistance team.
