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Aviation: Medical Equipment

Department for Transport written question – answered at on 8 July 2026.

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Photo of Kim Leadbeater Kim Leadbeater Labour, Spen Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if their Department will take steps to clarify requirements for aeroplane travel with medical equipment such as adrenaline auto-injectors.

Photo of Keir Mather Keir Mather Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Passengers are allowed to carry essential medicines in hand luggage alongside proof that the medication is prescribed to the individual travelling (for example a doctor’s letter or a copy of the prescription).

With respect to the carriage of syringes and auto-injectors, while these can be carried in hand-luggage, these items may need to be checked separately at airport security and it is also advisable to contact the airline in advance of travel to check if there are any additional requirements.

Commercial airlines must carry approved medical kits and cabin crew must regularly undertake first aid training.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 8 July 2026, cW)

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