Flying..

[JimmyCassidy]

I'm going to Amsterdam for the weekend and only have hand luggage so need medical evidence to bring my insulin onto the plane, my GP surgery are charging me £16 for a letter, now £16 isn't a huge amount of money but thought it a bit unfair, is this standard practise?

 

[catherinecherub]

Some answers to your questions here,

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/flying-hand-luggage-with-insulin.75771/#post-833365

 

[JimmyCassidy]

Thanks, think I will just bring my repeat prescription, the £16 can buy me a few extra beers

 

[copepod]

It's not the insulin, but the needles and lancets that are the issue. If you attend a hospital clinic, then ask clinic staff for a generic letter that you can use for many flights.

 

[himtoo]

my surgery do charge for a letter ( £20)- it isn't really fair but in the big scheme of things is better to be safe than refused a check in etc etc

 

[noblehead]

my surgery do charge for a letter ( £20)- it isn't really fair but in the big scheme of things is better to be safe than refused a check in etc etc

The hospital Consultant or DSN will provide a letter free of charge Paul, no need to pay £20