Traveling to Spain

LindaCPAP · Post by **LindaCPAP** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:14 pm

Hi - I'm traveling to Spain on Friday. Does anyone know if I will be able to take my cpap along without any problems once I board the international flights? I don't need to use it on the plane but I don't want it confisgated either!

Bearded_One · Post by **Bearded_One** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:21 pm

Shouldn't be a problem. Don't forget an extension cord, outlet adapter, and 3-way adapter.

LindaCPAP · Post by **LindaCPAP** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:41 pm

Hi - what do you mean by outlet adapter and three way plug. The cord on my cpap is a regular cord and I am going to bring an extention cord.

RiverDave · Post by **RiverDave** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:56 pm

Linda,

Different countries use different voltages and frequencies of electricity. The following link shows you what you need for spain.

http://www.international-electrical-sup ... pters.html

Have fun,

RiverDave

macmarilyn · Post by **macmarilyn** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:36 pm

I went to Italy last October and took my cpap. I wouldn't check it in my luggage. Put it in your carry-on. Just tell screeners as they did some extra checks. On the last leg of my flight I was told my carry-on was 1/2" too big so I checked it - I thought it's a short flight what could happen and I was tired of carrying it. Yep, the bag didn't make the flight! I don't speak Italian but when i told them my breathing machine was in there they understood and said they would expedite finding it. We were staying 2 hours away and in the outskirts of a very small village but about 2AM the bag was delivered! I didn't take the humidifier but did take a converter - wish I had taken an extension cord.

tashabear · Post by **tashabear** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:36 am

I was given a letter from my sleep clinic stating that my CPAP is a piece of medical equipment and I should be allowed to take it through security and to take it as a carry on.

I'd skip the extension cord; US extension cords won't work in Europe. You can pick one up there or possibly get one from the hotel. The cord I had in Kuwait had a universal plug configuration. I could plug anything into it, and it plugged into the type of outlets available in Kuwait.

OldLincoln · Post by **OldLincoln** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:24 pm

Linda, Linda, Linda.... You obviously need someone to look after your equipment on your trip. Why don't you invite me along (expenses paid of course) to look after all these details!

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