Originally Posted by
Thyper
Can any offer any advice on using a CPAP machine on an overnight flight?
My wife and I, both hold Silver status, are traveling to KUL (BA 033) in March 25 in CW seated in 6J & 6K. The wife needs to use a CPAP machine, a ResMed AirSense 10 whilst sleeping. The machine has a typical power consumption of 53 watts when in use. I have looked at an external battery to power the machine but these are extremely expensive to rent or buy and are very heavy. I would also be useful to know the following:
Do the CW seats of the 787-9 have a standard UK 3 pin power outlet that could accommodate a 53w device?
Do I need to inform BA that my wife will need to use the CPAP machine prior to departing?
Regards
Thyper
Information from BA is here:
https://www.britishairways.com/conte...-and-pregnancy
You don't need permission to carry or use the machine in flight. If your wife absolutely needs to use it you shouldn't rely on the in-seat power as it may not be available and so you should always carry batteries for 150% of the estimated flight time.
LF