Travelling with oxygen

[Lexikins]

Hi I have booked a cruise for mum and I without realising I have been unable to get travel insurance as she uses a oxygen concentrator, I have had one quote for 8k which is ridiculous but all others have refused to insure, any suggestions would be appreciated!

[AsthmaandLung Administrator]

Hi there, we don't have a list of travel insurers but our advice is to contact BIBA, the British Insurance Brokers Association, as they have a directory for people with a medical condition biba.org.uk/find-insurance/

Best of luck, Helpline Team

[Bevvy]

Have you tried Staysure? I have used them and found them very helpful. I am not on oxygen but have a complicated medical history.

[Lexikins in reply to Bevvy]

thank you, Staysure declined.

[Linjones]

Hi, I did quite a bit if research on this a whole back. ALL clear insurance will cover you , my quote was £5000, do yes it's expensive. If she needs to fly she will need a fit to fly test and can only fly with a continuous flow concentrator and not a pulse one. There a a few cruise lines that now won't permit the th use of oxygen on board. Hope you manage yo sort something out for her.

[Lexikins in reply to Linjones]

Thank you, P&O have agreed as long as she has insurance, here lies the problem, all clear have already refused to offer insurance.

[Vespa1950]

first, did you get an ok from the cruise line and ship that they would allow a concentrator in her cabin ect? And have you hired a concentrator for the journey?

I finished up with a Saga cruise last year and did my insurance through there Saga insurance branch (they would be worth a try)I think it cost about £1700 for the 2 weeks.i hired mine from the Oxygen Store cost was £350 plus £300 returnable deposit.

Good luck x

[Germantara]

I hope you get sorted