Traveling with Medications and Medical Equipment

Transporting Your Medications

Are you undergoing a medical treatment that requires you to travel with your medications or specific equipment? Please review the following conditions carefully before your departure:

Medications in the Cabin

Medications must be carried in the cabin, in your carry-on baggage.
They must be accompanied by a medical prescription stating the exact name of the medication.
Inform the cabin crew of their presence as soon as you board.

Transporting Syringes (e.g., Insulin Treatment)

You must present a personalized medical prescription at the airport security checkpoint. This prescription must:

Certify the necessity of keeping the syringes in the cabin.
Detail all elements of the treatment being transported (outbound flight, stay, return flight).
List all medications, even those used only occasionally.

Medical Equipment

For any medical device (ventilator, pump, etc.), you must obtain prior authorization from the airline. Some devices may contain hidden dangerous goods prohibited in the cabin. Click here to learn more about dangerous goods.

Transporting Vaccines or Medications Requiring Cold Storage

You must travel with your own insulated bag to ensure proper refrigeration. Cabin crew cannot store these items.

Good to know: to prepare your trip, please consult the regulations in force published by the Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition.

Transporting Medical Equipment

Do you need to travel with medical equipment? Here’s what you need to know before the big day.

Prior Authorization Required

All transport of medical equipment (respirator, pump, etc.) requires a prior authorization request with the airline. This step is essential to ensure your safety and that of all passengers.

Free Transportation of Certain Equipment

Corsair allows free checked transport, in addition to your baggage allowance, of the following items:

Two mobility aids (e.g., wheelchair, walker)
One medical equipment

Attention: this transport is subject to aircraft space availability and must comply with current dangerous goods regulations.

Hidden Dangerous Goods

Some medical devices may contain components considered hidden dangerous goods, which are not allowed in the cabin. Please refer to our dedicated page.

Practical Information Guide

For more details on procedures and required documents, please consult our dedicated guide by clicking below:

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Traveling with a Disability or Reduced Mobility

If you are a person with a disability or reduced mobility, or if you require specific assistance during your journey, please review the following provisions:

Assistance Request

To ensure proper support, you must inform Corsair at the time of booking, and no later than 48 hours before the published departure time of your flight. This allows us to coordinate the necessary assistance at the airport and on board the aircraft.

Transportation of Mobility Equipment

If you are traveling with specific equipment (e.g., wheelchair, walker, or assistance dog), you must also inform Corsair at the time of booking and no later than 48 hours before departure. You should also verify that all equipment meets the applicable transport conditions.

Traveling with an Assistance Dog

When traveling with a guide dog, you must ensure it meets the health requirements of both the departure and destination countries and that it has proper identification (harness, ID tag, etc.).

Free Allowance for Equipment

Corsair offers, in addition to your baggage allowance:

Free checked transport of two mobility aids (wheelchair, walker);
And one medical equipment.

Attention: this transport is possible subject to aircraft space availability and in compliance with dangerous goods regulations.

Preparing Your Baggage

Before departure, we recommend consulting the regulations in force published by the Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition to best prepare your trip.