I understand your concern about airborne illnesses on a plane, boat or train. My doctor advised me to wear a mask when in public places but we didn't discuss long trips via those methods. I would ask your doc specifically to recommend a plan of action for any trip and have the doc coordinate the necessary equipment and sometimes approval letters to the mode of travel. There's a lot to do, but if we want to go anywhere it is a necessary process. I have learned so much from this site. We have some very experienced travellers and fellow "sufferers" (I want to find a more positive term to describe us!). Everyone's experience is different but I think we can see that overall if we want to live life, we have to think like overcomers and not victims.

I get wheelchair help at all airports. It is not taxing on me. I find I get a little short of breath walking to restroom when flying. Other than that, no problem.

The air circulating in a plane goes all through it so sitting in one area over another isn't going to help at all. A mask might help; I also use a sinus rinse after I get to my destination and that seems to work for me. I would be much more concerned about needing O2. Transcontinental flights pressurize the cabins to 6,000 to 8,000 feet, and we all breathe a lot more shallowly when we sleep than when we're awake, so I'd be very concerned about having your sats hit rock bottom if you're not careful. You can get electrical outlet adaptors for every country you're going to right here before you go. Most hotels will sell you an adaptor, too, for a price.

@A MyCOPDTeam Member I am still suffering the long term effects of a very serious case of Covid. This time last year I was still in Intensive Care. Blood saturation was 51 when I got to the ER. The reason I'm telling you this is I only had 2 things on my Bucket List that I never got to do and I was "gone" for awhile. One of the things I've wanted to do was go to an all inclusive. After being Hospitalized & home inside the house for over a year, I decided I needed some peace and quiet, no stress. Going alone or even with a friend to an all inclusive resort wasn't an option for several reasons (including altitude) BUT I decided to take a 5 day cruise. The ship left out of NY so I didn't need a flight at all. Sadly, it was my first cruise and we hit a very bad storm so I was stuck ONboard but it was still away and as all inclusive as it gets. I had no difficulties except having to stop after long walks around the ship. I can only suggest that it may be better for you to cruise to London and back. No worries about altitude or oxygen. They provided me with Distlilled water and anything else I required. The food was outstanding. I can't wait to try again when the weather will be much warmer and seas much calmer.

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11 hrs requires a ton of batteries for my POC ....I have two batteries, however it depends on what level I have to breathe.....so far it is a 2, but that could be higher and uses the battery up quicker. If anyone has any suggestions how to solve this on a long over the pond trip I would appreciate it as I want to go to London from NYC this fall. It looks like it will be about a 7-8 hour flight. I HAVE to get up and walk around as it drives me crazy to sit that long. I am considering taking a ship on a transatlantic trip on the way home or over. However, it is expensive!! So are the flights. Thanks for any help. The batteries are heavy to carry in my bag.