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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 2:03 am
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Originally Posted by Cathay Boy
Very interesting. I do not know how cross-nastional aviation laws work, but I'm sure if CX wants to travel to USA they need to honor FAA rule, and I am told specifically that FAA has ruled any pax that requires the use of CPAP MUST BE ALLOWED TO DO SO on board any plane, no airline can discriminate against a pax that requires the assistance of CPAP as long as the model of CPAP they have has the sticker or documentation that is "FAA-approved."

Sleep Apnea is a seriously thing, pax with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea are even at risk of death if they don't use their CPAP regularly.
At least in the context in which you reference, incorrect.
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