Originally Posted by
Paul56
I travel with medications and cpap (sleep apnea) equipment in my small carry on. (17.5 x 12.5 x 8.5)
There is no way I will place that in checked nor have I ever had
to place it in checked... generally priority boarding ensures this
does not happen.
Your CPAP is an assistance device as defined by the Air Carrier Access Act. The ACAA gives you the right to have that in the airplane with you regardless of when you board or how full the bins might be. The airline must make room for your assistance device in the cabin.