Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC)

FAA approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) are allowed to be used onboard our aircraft. A POC is a medical device that separates oxygen from other gasses in the air and dispenses this concentrated oxygen to the user. To determine if a POC is FAA-approved, it must meet ONE of the follow requirements:

 The POC must bear a permanent label on the exterior containing the following certification statement in red lettering: “The manufacturer of this POC has determined this device conforms to all applicable FAA acceptance criteria for POC carriage and use on board aircraft.” 

Or the POC must be on the approved list below: 

Note: The acceptance requirements only apply to POCs that Guests plan to use onboard the aircraft. If your POC does not display the permanent label or is not on the FAA approved list, it will not be accepted for use onboard, but may still be carried onboard. In this case, the device must meet Spirit’s carry-on size and weight requirements, or it must be transported as checked baggage. 

A POC is considered an assistive device and is permitted free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance unless it is packed in a bag that contains other items. We strongly suggest bringing the device onboard with you and not in your checked luggage.

Aircraft electrical plugs are not available for use with any electronic device.  We encourage enough batteries to power your POC throughout the entire journey, including all ground time (between connections), the duration of the flight, and for any unexpected delays – generally enough battery power to last no less than 150% of your maximum flight duration.  

All batteries must be transported in carry-on baggage and must be packed in a manner that protects them from physical damage and short-circuits. Spare lithium batteries must be individually protected from short circuit by placement in the original retail packaging, insulating terminals by taping over exposed terminals, or by placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.

Batteries must be NON-SPILLABLE. Spirit will not accept spillable batteries.

Seating and POCs

Guests may not sit in an exit row seat if they plan to use their POC onboard. Guests who need to use their POC onboard are generally assigned a window seat; however, the middle seat may be acceptable if no one is seated in the window seat. The aisle seat is acceptable if no one is seated in the window and middle seats. 

Guests that must use a POC throughout the flight must stow the device under the seat in front of them during surface movement, take-off, and landing. The dimensions underneath our seats are 18 in. (l) x 16 in. (w) x 12 in. (h) and there are no weight restrictions for these devices.

NOTE: Spirit Airlines will not accept any personal oxygen systems containing liquid oxygen. Compressed oxygen and other gasses, e.g., in cylinders, canisters, tanks, are also NOT permitted for carriage. Spirit Airlines does not provide supplemental medical oxygen onboard. 

It is recommended that the Guest add the POC to their reservation while booking their flight online. If you already have a reservation, call Spirit Airlines Toll Free at 1-855-SAVE-555 (1-855-728-3555) or text us at 48763, or use 855-728-3555 on WhatsApp 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week, or add a POC to your reservation through our My Trips section, at least 48 hours before scheduled departure.

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