[tutor50]

Later in April I will be flying commercial air within the states. This will be the first time since I had Medtronic pace makers inserted in my chest to fly. What is the easiest method for advising Southwest that I cannot go through the security gate because metal pacemakers will cause alarm to sound and may shut off the pacemakers. [I] do hAVE ID CARDS FOR EACH PACEMAKER. i CAN NOT BE "wANDED" EITHER AS WAND IS MAGNETIC AND ALSO CCAN SHUT OFF PACEMAKERS. Anyone have suggestions.

[suse3349]

If it were me I'd call the airline, speak to a supervisor, and ask. I would think you're not the 1st person with an issue such as this.

Good luck!!
Susan

[Teddii]

Originally Posted by tutor50

Later in April I will be flying commercial air within the states. This will be the first time since I had Medtronic pace makers inserted in my chest to fly. What is the easiest method for advising Southwest that I cannot go through the security gate because metal pacemakers will cause alarm to sound and may shut off the pacemakers. [I] do hAVE ID CARDS FOR EACH PACEMAKER. i CAN NOT BE "wANDED" EITHER AS WAND IS MAGNETIC AND ALSO CCAN SHUT OFF PACEMAKERS. Anyone have suggestions.

I have a unit from Medtronic,a pain pump,and I have flown a few times. There is no easy way to get thru the gate. I have handed my card when it was my turn and have found that most people do not understand what that card means. I just tell them as I am standing to go thru the arch, and then wait for a women to come and pat me down. But, I do sugg that you go early as this will set you back in time. I hope you have better luck then I have ever had.

Teddii