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Sens. Crapo, Lincoln Celebrate Airline Oxygen Ruling
Washington, DC—Senators Mike Crapo (ID) and Blanche Lincoln (AK) claimed victory for airline passengers who are reliant on portable oxygen when traveling. A federal rule now requires airlines to allow all passengers needing portable oxygen access to aircraft.
Prior to the new ruling, portable oxygen containers were designated as a permissible carry-on item, but airlines were still permitted to deny passengers carrying these containers.
The new announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation now clears the way for all travelers who need to do so to use portable oxygen.
