Taking Your CPAP On Vacation

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:52 pm

Important information regarding security screening of PAP devices

Due to recently heightened security measures, many people are concerned about the use of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices onboard commercial flights.

According to the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration, checkpoint security screening procedures for persons with disabilities, medical conditions and the mature have NOT changed as a result of the increased security measures. All disability-related equipment, aids and devices, including CPAP machines, continue to be allowed through security checkpoints once cleared through screening.

In addition, the limit of one carry-on and one personal item (purse, briefcase or computer case) does not apply to medical supplies, equipment, mobility aids or assistive devices carried or used by a person with a disability.

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:28 pm

I traveled the same day the new restrictions were put in place because of the bust in
England and no problem excpet no distilled water with me. They will want to search it though.

The only time I have a problem is when I take the puddle jumpers where the roon is limited and they give in with an argument and put it with the pilots luggage.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:56 pm

rock and roll wrote:I traveled the same day the new restrictions were put in place because of the bust in
England and no problem excpet no distilled water with me. They will want to search it though.

The only time I have a problem is when I take the puddle jumpers where the roon is limited and they give in with an argument and put it with the pilots luggage.

I'm having trouble getting used to this new, younger looking Rock & Roll. The name fits better now...LOL! Sorry to go off topic there.

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:31 pm

I'll post a few more over the next few weeks then just to keep you off balance

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:42 pm

rock and roll wrote:I'll post a few more over the next few weeks then just to keep you off balance

LOL - Not hard to do, Earl!!!

Ms Piggy · Post by **Ms Piggy** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:06 pm

yes, re machines and travel , I was going to suggest that anyone interested should see the American Sleep Apnea Assoc. site for the print out of this info.

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:10 pm

Since we're getting off topic now, I'll add that I'd like to send my MASK on a vacation! Maybe it will be more compliant after the trip?

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:31 pm

Bionic Goofproof can no longer be scanned at airports, It doesn't matter, I used up all my air miles in 1965-1966, 24,000 of them. Jim