5 - Devices and medical items other than those using standard or rechargeable batteries
All necessary measures must be taken for the protection of devices containing gas. Devices equipped with gas tanks must be prevented from being switched on unintentionally by all possible means.
Personal medical devices
Personal medical devices that operate solely on external power sources (outlet, USB, etc.) are not authorized in the cabin. For example: portable oxygen concentrators, devices for sleep apnea, etc.
- In the cabin: No
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: No
Oxygen or breathing gas
Oxygen or breathing gas tanks, or devices containing these tanks, for medical use. Please note: The use of personal oxygen or breathing gas tanks is prohibited on board.
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: No
- Prior approval needed: Yes*
Maximum authorized gross weight by tank: 5 kg/11 lbs. * Authorization must be requested from Air France or your travel agency.
Liquid oxygen
Devices containing liquid oxygen tanks for medical use.
- In the cabin: No
- In the hold: No
Radioactive medical devices or products
Pacemakers or equivalent devices with radioactive isotopes (including those using lithium batteries) implanted in the body or attached to its exterior
- In the cabin: Only on your person
- In the hold: No
- Prior approval needed: No
Gas cartridges for prosthetic devices
Small, nonflammable, non-toxic gas cartridges for mechanical prosthetic devices carried by the passenger as well as replacement cartridges of an equivalent size in the necessary quantity for the duration of the trip.
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: No
Mercury thermometers
Medical or clinical thermometers that contain mercury and are for personal use, when placed in their protective cases.
- In the cabin: No
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: No
Maximum of 1 thermometer per person.