Hi. Has anyone got any experience of flying with Ryanair. I would be interested to know how tolerant they are about carrying on board a separate bag for medical equipment without going to the trouble of applying for special permission and getting a letter from my Dr. Any thoughts anyone
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Hi @jspetch Welcome to the forum - I don't have knowledge of Ryanair, but I do of other international airlines, and have never experienced an issue or been asked to show my GP letter to anyone, if you are carrying insulin pens then it just goes through the x-ray machine along with hand luggage, i've never been asked to explain it so don't mention it unless asked, if using a pump then it needs to stay attached and avoid x-ray machines as this can potentially cause damage, best wishes.
I've never flown Ryanair but I have used another budget airline that allowed an extra bag for med supplies. They gave that information in their website. Have you checked with Ryanair?
I always take my doctor letter. I usually don't have to show it but it was been requested before, so personally I don't risk flying without it. I got my doctor to write a generic undated letter that I could use time after time.
This is what the Ryanair website says:
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/#collapse-2
A Medical equipment baggage waiver letter is required to carry any medical equipment or supplies onboard a Ryanair flight.
Passengers' with pre-existing medical conditions who need to carry medical equipment/supplies in addition to their checked/hand baggage allowance should contact our Special Assistance Line well in advance of travel.
On provision of a doctor's letter confirming their requirements, a medical equipment baggage waiver letter will be issued. Only items listed in the waiver letter will be accepted for carriage free of charge. Please ensure that these items are packed separately and available for inspection at the airport.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/#collapse-14
No. Diabetic customers do not need medical clearance to travel provided their condition is stable.
If a customer is unable to administer their own medication then they should travel with an accompanying passenger who can help them.
You will also need to carry a doctor's letter confirming the requirement to carry syringes, needles and medication onboard the aircraft
Please note that syringes, needles and medication must not be disposed of onboard the aircraft.
I've only ever taken my stuff in my hand baggage and never bothered with a letter when flying Ryanair. It's never been a problem.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/#collapse-2
A Medical equipment baggage waiver letter is required to carry any medical equipment or supplies onboard a Ryanair flight.
Passengers' with pre-existing medical conditions who need to carry medical equipment/supplies in addition to their checked/hand baggage allowance should contact our Special Assistance Line well in advance of travel.
On provision of a doctor's letter confirming their requirements, a medical equipment baggage waiver letter will be issued. Only items listed in the waiver letter will be accepted for carriage free of charge. Please ensure that these items are packed separately and available for inspection at the airport.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/#collapse-14
No. Diabetic customers do not need medical clearance to travel provided their condition is stable.
If a customer is unable to administer their own medication then they should travel with an accompanying passenger who can help them.
You will also need to carry a doctor's letter confirming the requirement to carry syringes, needles and medication onboard the aircraft
Please note that syringes, needles and medication must not be disposed of onboard the aircraft.
I've only ever taken my stuff in my hand baggage and never bothered with a letter when flying Ryanair. It's never been a problem.
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Hi. I've travelled many times with EasyJet from various airports and have never had my insulin stuff queried in X-Ray or been asked for the GP's letter. I carry my stuff in my hand baggage and don't see any need to carry it separately.
