Finally, after speaking with Qantas Special Handling, I have informed them that I...
1- Need Wheelchair Assistance.
2- Require Gluten Free meals.
3- Bring medications, including one which needs to be kept cold.
4- Will have Hypodermic Syringes with me.
5- Have a Portable Oxygen Concentrator for use on the plane.
6- Won't be travelling with any Check In baggage.
Phew, all done....not quite.
Now I have to print out all the relevant forms from their web site, get them filled in by my Dr. and fax them back to Qantas.
1- Travel Clearance Form. This is an 8 page document consisting of 1 page for me to read, 6 pages for my Dr. to read then an additional page for my Dr. to fill in, sign and stamp.
2- Authorised Medical Support Equipment. 4 pages for me to read then tick the appropriate boxes in relation to my Oxygen Concentrator.
It was also suggested I should...
- Get a Medication Summary from my Dr.
- Have a cooler pack for the medication which needs to be kept cold.
- Bring my medications in original packaging and put them all in a clear zip lock bag.
- Carry my syringes in a hard clear plastic container with a letter from my Dr.
- Have a letter from my Dr. explaining why I will not be taking checked in luggage.
6 comments:
Great travel information! You wouldn't want to have to travel on short notice.
You are brave to travel with M.E.
At least you are heading into the northern summer.
I'm not feeling very brave at the moment, just stressed!
Yes, it will be nice to be in the northern Summer.
Confirm when checking in that they are aware of your diet and other needs. Better to sort out any issues before you are boarded.
Yes, good suggestion there. I will confirm everything when I check in. Thanks
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