Factor Supplies & Airline Safety Regulations

Reprinted with Permission of the National Hemophilia Foundation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has increased security measures on all U.S. commercial aircraft. The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) understands that this may cause some difficulty for people with bleeding disorders and their families. It is advised that, when traveling with your clotting factor, you bring a prescription from your physician with contact information, as well as a letter from your physician/Hemophilia Treatment Center providing a brief explanation of your conditions and the need for this medication.

In addition, when you bring needles onto an airplane in your hand luggage you must have the clotting factor with you as well. Check with your airline at least two days prior to departure to learn their specific regulations which are subject to change. NHF has also requested that the FAA include hemophilia in any list of disorders that require the use of a needle.

This material is provided for your general information only. NHF under no circumstances recommends treatment for specific individuals and in all cases recommends that you consult your physician or local treatment center before pursuing any course of treatment.

For more information, please visit TSA.gov.