Taking inhaler on easyJet flight?

[CrystalAmethyst93]

Hi, my gp are stating I have to pay £40 just for a little note stating I can take my blue reliever on plane if I need too and signed. That’s so much money for that. I don’t have severe asthma etc so it’s more if a reliever in case I need it. I’m flying to Venice via easyJet, anyone got any advice with this or experience? Thank you 🥰

Never had an issue with an inhaler. Take a copy of your prescription to show if needs be.

I've got three inhalers, plus HRT gel and also a million vitamins and I take it all in my hand luggage without thinking about it.

Also medicines can be in a separate plastic bag, don't sacrifice make up space in your toiletries allowance for medicines!

No one asks for a prescription now.

I remember taking a prescription with me years ago with the liquid thing started and no one asked to see it then either.

I fly numerous times a year, have always had my inhalers in my hand luggage (without a box or any paperwork) and nobody has ever looked at them/asked about them. Just put them in your bag, nobody cares.

From the link:

You do not need to show proof if the medication is either:

• in tablet form
• liquid in a container that’s 100ml or smaller

Who has told you / where have you read that you need a GP letter to take an inhaler?

Why would you need a letter? 🤔

I've had asthma for 34 years and take Ventolin everywhere with me.
I've never had to produce a letter for carrying this. 😕

Everyone THANK YOU, I won’t be taking the gp up on the offer of writing that one sentence that I have asthma and can take it onboard I will do what you’ve all advised. Thank you so much :)

I travel with epipens for Ds. They are both liquid and needles. I just throw medical bag on tray next to liquids at security. I have prescription with me also, but nobody has ever asked to open and check it or for any documents.

I had to fly quite a bit pre Covid (less so now) and have never had a problem taking it in my pocket without a letter. Just be sure to stick it in the tray for scanning.

Can I ask why you thought that you needed a letter in the first place?
I travel all over the world with my inhalers and it's never crossed my mind as they are such widely dispensed medications?

If you read the government guidance linked above it does state that you need a copy of the prescription or a letter & this is what the airline websites too, so I imagine that is why the OP thought so. Whether or not security ask for it us another matter. I don't imagine they dreamt it up.

No it doesn't. It says:

You’ll need to carry proof that the medication is prescribed to you (for example a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription) if it’s both:

in liquid form
in a container larger than 100ml

It goes on to specifically state that inhalers can be carried in hand luggage

@Cookerhood
I read it that you only need it if over 100 ml of liquid or tablets which inhalers are neither?

Sorry meant for @Reallybadidea

I have inhalers - put them in my clear plastic bag to go through security and then back in my handbag once through.
No need for a note from my GP.

True, but it's easy to understand the confusion