A person who has an impairment or medical condition is more convenient if you are prepared in advance.
Give prior notice to your travel or airline agent in case you need help at your airport. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will only help you through the screening procedure. Your airline will guide you with the airport facilities and the queue for screening.
* If you need assistance or a companion to help you pass through the security checkpoints to get to your gate, ask your airline representative regarding obtaining the gate pass for your guest prior to getting through at the security gate.
* The limitation of one carry-on item and the personal belongings (purse or briefcase computer case) is not applicable to medical equipment, supplies and mobility aids and/or assistive devices that are carried or used by someone with disabilities.
• Place your medications in a separate bag or pouch to ease the process of inspection. Be sure that the containers that contain medication aren’t overly filled and that the medications are clearly identified. It is advised that passengers not carry any medications in their baggage they do not wish to expose to radiation. Instead, you should send more large quantities of your medications to the destination via mail or in alternatively.
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* If you’ve received medical documents pertaining to your disability or medical condition it is possible to present your information to the security officer in order to aid in the identification of your circumstances. This information is not required and won’t exempt you from screening.
Check that all baggage items, mobility aids, equipment and other devices are marked with an identification label attached.
* TSA suggests that you carry all the necessary tools or equipment needed to attach or take off your prosthetic (e.g. wrenches, pull sleeves, etc.) in case you require to remove the prosthetic device due to reasons of any kind. TSA permits these devices to be transported through security checkpoints after they have been checked.
* If you are carrying medical devices (on the exterior or interior part of the body) talk to your doctor prior to travel to determine if it’s appropriate for you to go via the metal detector, or hand-wanded. If your doctor advises that you shouldn’t undergo an metal detector, or hand-wanded, or you are worried, ask the Security Officer to conduct an inspection of the pat-down instead.
* The Oxygen you use for supplemental purposes must be screened. Talk to your physician prior to going at the checkpoint to ensure that disconnection can be completed safely.
* If your doctor has advised that you should not be disconnected or you’re concerned, request the Security Officer to arrange for another inspection method as long as you are connected to the oxygen source.
* If you require an Oxygen Provider for you to be met at your airport, you should check with your airline before the departure date to determine their procedure in allowing the suppliers be present at your gate of your arrival since the processes differ from airline airline.
A little planning ahead will make the trip more convenient for both you and those who are in charge of security.