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Travelling with syringes

  • 21-03-2005 8:52pm
    #1
    tovalee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 471 ✭✭


    Has anyone ever flown Aerlingus with diabetic supplies? I cant seem to find any specific information on what kind of documentation they would need to allow syringes,lancets,etc to be brought on board. I'm just assuming a perscription will need to be shown, but any information would be helpful. Thanks :p


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  • #2
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    No, you need a letter from your doctor, a prescription is not acceptable. Once you have a letter it should be fine.


  • #3
    tovalee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 471 ✭✭tovalee


    thanks ! do you know if theres any specific information needed in the letter? (brand of syringes, number being brought, etc)?


  • #4
    r22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭r22


    You should also probably contact the airline well in advance and tell them. in fact, just call them and ask what their exact requirements are. they should all have a customer service or information number. though ryanair will charge you to talk to them.
    http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obel01im1/Support/help_special_needs.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0676310140.1111435661@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdaddeehfjgfmcefecfigdffgdfkk.0&P_OID=-536880753&Category=2#question7

    No need to contact, letter from doc will suffice.


  • #5
    tovalee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 471 ✭✭tovalee


    thanks a million :)


  • #6
    shabbyroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭shabbyroad


    And you should check what the security requirements at the airports you travel through will be. The airline might be able to advise but it would be worth double-checking - particularly in the USA the security monkeys aren't hired for their brain-power. If the document you have isn't on "the list I have here sir" then you're phucked.


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  • #7
    tinkerbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,423 ✭✭✭tinkerbell


    Didn't this happen recently to a guy who was flying from Asia on British Airways. He never once was asked for a doctor's letter for his diabetic equipment, and then on that flight they wouldn't let him bring it into the cabin with him - said it had to be put in the luggage dept. even though the man said he could die if he didn't have it on board with him.

    He had to get a later flight then or something. So moral of the story - get a doctor's letter.


  • #8
    BC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭BC


    There is absolutely NO need to contact the airline in advance about your supplies. I am a type 1 diabetic and i have never contacted an airline!

    You need to firstly get a letter from your hospital. Its a standard letter for all diabetics, they just fill out your name and your doctors name on it. Its actually pretty useless in my opinion as i could do a better job at typing one on it myself. The airlines rarely ask for it anyway.

    You need to make sure you carry all your insulin with you in hand luggage as the insulin freezes in the hold. Also bring a copy of all your prescriptions in case you lose anything while you are away. Obviously make sure you have some food with you in case of hypos/unexpected delays.

    I never tell the airline about my supplies. About 60% of the time it is spotted when my hand luggage goes through the scanner. The staff will empty the bag to verify it's insulin and then send you on your merry way. They have never asked to see my letter.


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