Traveling with Cpap machines in China

[ger1407]

We will be traveling by plane within China and have been told that we can only have one carry-on bag which would mean I would not be able to travel with my Cpap. ( I also have a I Pad, meds and a camera that need to be carried on board.)

[rabidcoconut]

"The limit of one carry-on bag and one personal bag (e.g., purse or briefcase) for each traveler does not apply to medical supplies and/or assistive devices (including service animals and their equipment). Passengers with disabilities generally may carry medical equipment, medications, and assistive devices on board the aircraft."

quote from http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20011029.htm

You may want to also check with your specific airline to clarify what their posted policy is on it and print a copy to bring with you. What the rules are and what people with some authority think they are aren't always the same thing.

[ger1407]

I wish I was wrong but I think that only applies in the US.

[ger1407]

I wish I was wrong but I think that only applies in the US.

[builta]

Hi,

I have traveled extensively through China and Korea (mostly by plane) on numerous trips and I have never had a problem with a carry on and my BiPAP. Nobody ever even asked.

Relax. Have a great trip. Bring back some tea. It's really good and really fresh.

Cheers

[billbolton]

I wish I was wrong but I think that only applies in the US.

It applies to internal commercial airline flights in the US and International commercial airline flights to/from the US. It has no applicability beyond that.

Cheers,

Bill