Cals99
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Hello, I am new to the forum. I will make it quick. My father is 74, has ALS, is in year 3 of the disease, lives in Greece, is in a wheelchair, lost use of both hands and legs have slowly deteriorated. He wants to come back to the US to spend his last year or so with his children.
The doctors in Greece are ridiculous. Nobody will sign off on him flying back. They are being wishy-washy about everything. The flight time is 11 hours. Will the cabin pressure, lack of oxygen and higher altitudes be a huge risk. He has a breathing machine that is portable, I checked TSA website and the device is allowed and the airlines are fine with it. Ticket must be first/business class as he will need an electrical outlet. Anyone have experience with this situation? Thanks alot for any help.
-Cal
The doctors in Greece are ridiculous. Nobody will sign off on him flying back. They are being wishy-washy about everything. The flight time is 11 hours. Will the cabin pressure, lack of oxygen and higher altitudes be a huge risk. He has a breathing machine that is portable, I checked TSA website and the device is allowed and the airlines are fine with it. Ticket must be first/business class as he will need an electrical outlet. Anyone have experience with this situation? Thanks alot for any help.
-Cal