Can you fly with a pacemaker?

Heart device. A cardiac pacemaker is a device that is implanted in the chest to permanently regulate heartbeat rhythms. read more

As of the end of 2010, there were 57 first-class, 59 second-class, and 322 third-class airmen who had been granted medical certification with a permanent pacemaker. read more

Request a list of places that your pacemaker can be repaired while you are traveling. The maker of your device, such as Medtronic, has information on their website with addresses to the local hospitals or doctors' offices that can help you repair the pacemaker should you fall ill. read more