Originally Posted by
ronin308
What I get from reading the article is that if Modeen had tried to board with her purse, cooler and the breast pump in its own travel bag we wouldn't be reading this story.
FTA:"Medical devices, strollers and certain other equipment are also allowed and don't count against a traveler's carry-on allowance, according to
airline policy. "
She's entitled to the normal carry on allowance, plus the medical device(s).