Delta's response to international travel with CPAP

[Guest]

I just got this response from Delta about carrying my CPAP on an international flight and thought it might be of interest. Karen


C-PAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device may be bought onboard.
However, it could not be operated during flight. As C-PAP machine is
considered as an assistive device, it will not be counted as any part of
the carry-on baggage allotment.

CPAPs are allowed through security checkpoints once they have undergone
screening.

Passengers will be required to take their CPAP machine out of its
carrying case and place the device in a bin for x-ray screening.
Facemasks and tubing can remain in the carrying case.

In addition to x-ray inspection of your CPAP machine, a visual and
physical inspection, and Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) sampling will
be required.

To facilitate CPAP machine hygiene and cleanliness:

Once out of the carrying case, you can place your CPAP machine in a
clear plastic bag before placing the device in the bin. You will need to
provide/bring your own plastic bag.

Upon request, Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) will change their
gloves prior to performing the visual and physical inspection, and ETD
sampling of your CPAP machine. The CPAP will need to be removed from the
plastic bag by the TSO to conduct the ETD sampling.

Upon request, TSOs will clean the table where the ETD sampling will be
conducted.

Upon request, TSOs will change the ETD sampling media before conducting
the ETD sampling.

For the latest information on baggage allowances when traveling
internationally on Delta, Delta Connection or Northwest, please check
at:


Baggage allowance policies vary for both checked and/or carry-on
limitations on our partner airlines. Most limit carry-on baggage to one
piece. Please contact the specific airline partner for more information.

Again, thank you for writing. We appreciate your selection of Delta and
will always welcome the opportunity to be of service.

Sincerely,

Vincy Nelson
Online Customer Support Desk

[Kaythu]

Sorry that the above posted from Guest. It was from me.

Karen