how do i get to take an eppi pen on a plane?

darkrev

please could anyone tell me what i need to take my eppipen on a plane?

mirrorimage0

i have always just taken our sons one and not been questioned as it has all his details on it but if you can can get a medical note, phone the airline you are travelling with and ask about their procedure

travelgran

I take insulin pens. A letter from your doctor and a prescription (if you have one) is useful. Tell them at check-in and security, but epipens are not uncommon and they are probably used to them. Of course, you can check with your air-line and if they e-mail you a positive reply, print it out and take with you.
Enjoy the trip.

lil.smartie

My sister takes a copy of her prescription but I don't think she's ever been questioned.

Kate

deegee999

I take insulin pens & extra phials, I've got a doctors letter but never been asked for it or about the pens etc. Got stopped in KL at a scanner and the girl moved my insulin out of the way to confiscate a half empty bottle of water so she had seen them.

Saturnalia

Same as Deegee999, I've taken insulin & syringes and pens on planes many a time, always had a doctor's letter but never needed to show it. The staff must see lots of medical equipment and know what it is.

moonrakerz

An American friend of mine was recently told he could not take his insulin and syringes on board a Cathay Pacific aircraft prior to a 14 hr flight (at Hong Kong). When he asked what would he do if he needed it during the flight, he was told that he should have a big injection beforehand to last him for the duration of the flight !!!!!!

He is now in "discussion" with senior management at CP.