With Easter holidays approaching and summer on the horizon, many families and individuals prepare for travel abroad.
However, for those who are dependent on drugs, deciding whether to pack your baggage or a hold suitcase can be a source of worry.
Travel gurus recommends carrying enough medicines and potential delays in cabin bags to avoid loss or damage.
All airlines allow travelers to carry essential prescriptions, but there are specific rules regarding the amount and type of medication that passengers need to know.
Airport staff may need to open containers to screen for liquids at security checkpoints, and medical devices are being screened individually, reported Galway Beo.
We also recommend that you review the guidelines of your destination embassy to remain informed of drug regulations that can be done by visiting the embassy website.
But what exactly are the rules for each airline?
Ryan Air
Ryanair confirmed that in addition to a small personal bag, medical equipment can be mounted without extra charge, provided passengers are approved in advance by a special assistance team.
The airline allows passengers to carry as many liquid medicines as they need while flying. This doesn't need to be placed in the clear bag needed for all other liquids, but it must be ready for inspection at airport security.
Ryanair said passengers who need to bring or use special medical items on board must contact the airline for approval and approval.
EasyJet
Meanwhile, EasyJet advises that if the medicine is packed into your package, you don't need a doctor's letter. However, it is recommended to pack your baggage with medicine, especially if you need it while flying.
Airlines also advise passengers to consult a doctor or pharmacist if their prescription contains controlled substances due to strict laws in some countries. Control drugs are highly regulated drugs such as diazepam, lorazepam, codeine and tramadol.
For those traveling with drugs containing controlled drugs, EasyJet proposes to check the rules of the embassy of the destination country and its entry requirements before flight.
Proof of ownership of the drug is required either through a prescription or a doctor's letter. Letters from healthcare workers confirm that drug therapy is prescribed and necessary for boarding are only required for certain items.
EasyJet also recommends that medical devices that may be considered dangerous goods within the aircraft cabin should check the full list.
Twy
Meanwhile, TUI says that if passengers are carrying medication or medical equipment to the aircraft cabin, they must bring a doctor's letter or prescription. This requires that the drug belongs to the passenger and the equipment is required during flight.
Liquid medications exceeding 100ml can be taken through security if accompanied by a doctor's letter.
If you're packing medicines into your luggage, TUI recommends packing them in a separate bag. This does not count towards standard cabin baggage allowances, but the bag must not exceed the maximum dimensions of the permitted cabin luggage.
TUI also allows passengers to carry insulin or pen injection devices into their baggage without a medical certificate, but this must be declared upon check-in. Insulin can become inactive due to the low temperature of the hold, so rather than holding it, you should always pack it into your cabin luggage.
Jet2
Jet2's policy allows passengers to bring essential medicines into their baggage. However, liquid medicines above 100ml require a doctor's letter and must be included in the original container.
Needles, syringes and insulin pens must also be declared to the security and cabin crew.
JET2 advises passengers to carry essential medicines in their baggage during the journey. These must be clearly labelled with both the full name of the passenger, the name of the health provider, both the general and brand name of the drug, and the exact dosage.
