Loose enforcement of carry ons
May 9, 2019, 4:20 pm
#61
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Security is run by the airport rather than the airline, they don't mind what you bring so long as it isn't greatly over the maximum checked bag size, and even then it's just because of size limitations on their equipment / belt. Though some BA agents at Flight Connections may be monitoring bag size, it will be for - well - see photo-post 1. So you shouldn't need to be concerned there.
May 10, 2019, 8:29 am
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Security is run by the airport rather than the airline, they don't mind what you bring so long as it isn't greatly over the maximum checked bag size, and even then it's just because of size limitations on their equipment / belt. Though some BA agents at Flight Connections may be monitoring bag size, it will be for - well - see photo-post 1. So you shouldn't need to be concerned there.
May 10, 2019, 8:56 am
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In some airports, some of the time, security will request you take the main unit out of the bag and let it be x-ray'd like a laptop. All the security folks recognize the major brands of CPAP machine case, and usually refer to it as a CPAP or "breathing machine." Be prepared to grab it out and do that.
May 10, 2019, 12:32 pm
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Was very very embarrassed but attempted to pretend it was entirely normal. Still cring a bit now.
May 10, 2019, 5:44 pm
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Maybe Uncle T can shed light if things have changed.
Nov 20, 2019, 9:18 pm
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You are correct, on BA a CPAP would count as part of the 2 baggage allowance:
"Medical clearance is not required to travel with or use a CPAP Machine for sleep apnoea. The device can be carried in your hand-luggage, and forms part of your two-piece hand baggage allowance."
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...-and-pregnancy
"Medical clearance is not required to travel with or use a CPAP Machine for sleep apnoea. The device can be carried in your hand-luggage, and forms part of your two-piece hand baggage allowance."
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...-and-pregnancy
- Medical clearance is not needed to travel with or use a CPAP Machine for sleep apnoea on board our aircraft. However, we recommend that you carry a letter from a medical professional stating why you need the machine for your journey.
- You can carry your device in the cabin as an extra piece of hand-baggage without charge.
- If you don’t need to use your CPAP machine in the cabin, and you want to check it into the hold, it will be permitted in addition to your free baggage allowance without charge.