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Fri, Nov 25, 2005

Midwest Gets FAA Nod For Onboard Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Systems Filter Air, Instead Of Relying On Compressed Oxygen

Midwest Airlines recently received approval from the FAA to allow its passengers to use portable oxygen concentrators (POC). The FAA approval applies to two specific POC models only: the AirSep Lifestyle (model AS081-1) and the Inogen One (model IO-100, below).
 
Designed for use by those who require medical oxygen, the two devices do not use bottles of compressed oxygen -- which the government classifies as a hazardous material -- but instead filter nitrogen from the air, delivering oxygen in a concentrated form to the user.

In seeking approval to allow use of the POCs, Midwest ensured all FAA requirements were met -- the devices were not found to interfere with the aircraft's electrical, navigational or communications equipment. Midwest Airlines is one of only a few domestic carriers that has received FAA approval to allow onboard use of POC devices.

In July, the FAA issued a regulation allowing use of the devices onboard commercial aircraft to improve accessibility for people who must travel with medical oxygen. However, before carriers may allow the devices onboard, they must first ensure the models do not interfere with an aircraft's electrical, navigational or communication equipment.

"We are pleased that we can now welcome individuals who use POCs aboard our aircraft," said Christopher D. White, vice president of Safety and Regulatory Compliance for Midwest Airlines. "It is estimated that more than a million Americans require medical oxygen and now many of these individuals will find it easier and more cost effective for them to take advantage of the convenience of air travel."

The approved devices may be used on any Midwest Airlines or Midwest Connect flight.

FMI: www.midwestairlines.com

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