No, it does not bother anyone. As a matter of fact, I will be doing others a favor as the machine will prevent me from snoring.

I found out from another source that the 74A seats are 4A, 12A and 92A.

What do you mean by "medical plugs"? Don�t you just plug yours in as if it was a computer in the 110 ac they have available (at least in J and F)?

I think the engine make more noise compare to the CPAP

i think if you travel quite a bit it makes sense to get a battery based unit to avoid the issues and as backup plan if things screwed up. And agree that CX should make their staff more aware on how to handle medical requirement better. (Most people don't know what CPAP is, breathing machine may be easier to understand LOL)

As I thought a totally selfish person who frankly has no consideration for fellow passenegers. My question was simply regarding the noise they make. You on the other hand a an obvious problem with anyone else on the plane by the sounds of it so I guess you will be better with private hire jets instead of mixing with the peasants you obviously hate so much. I am lucky as I always fly in first or business class where I suppose you would never know if someone was using one of these machines.

Next time I should type "sarcasm" at the end of my post. I thought it was pretty obvious but I guess not....

After reading this thread, still not sure got a definitive answer?

I read the CX website (thanks Christep) and also talked with manufacturer (Resmed) re the 115v, 400H power that CX supplies - they said my cpap unit would work properly. And they also just emailed me a document that says the unit meets FAA requirements.

Just wanted to double-check if anyone has actually used it on-board, and what their experiences have been? I normally do the JFK/HK route in business class and sleep for around 5-7 hrs.

FWIW - no flame intended to anyone, but the cpap machine is extremely quiet, passengers sitting next to you wouldn't even know it's on, and certainly quieter than my snoring

For crying out loud, yes I've used it on board and yes it works and no it doesn't fry your CPAP.

You didn't mention what procedure, if any is required to get prior permission, etc. Which flights, transpacific? Business or economy (or first)? In fact, sorry if I missed it but I didn't come across a prior post where you said the yes, yes, yes?

And I'm confused CXboy - you had surgery but still needed/used cpap?

If your doctor really knows about Sleep Apnea he would of informed you that surgery only helps 15% of the time, and unfortunately for me I fall into that 85% that it didn't help.

Used my Resmed S8. Works perfectly, and I never informed CX before the flight. However, I will on future flights just to be safe. Remember that if you are in Y on a 74A, you are pretty much out of luck for power.

I have used a Resmed bipap and a Devilbliss on board. They both worked fine.

most inverter plugs, like on an airplane, don't deliver a pure sine wave current.

I assume the "medical plugs" have the higher quality pure-sine wave current output.


For your S8, did you use the humidifier?
I'm flying D tomorrow, SIN-HKG-LAX. and considering pulling my s8 out of my bag, especially if the humidifier worked.

Be careful when trying to use humidifier as this requires pure sine wave current to operate. Read this:

http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.ph...449730#p449730
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.ph...449737#p449737

Nope, d�finitely not. Especially I cant remember having been bothered by the bad "smell" of other passengers.... That is after 25 years of flying (each year more than the previous one)

I'd like to share my experience on using CPAP on CX.

I have applied to CX for a frequent medical card (they call it "freqmed card"). The model of the CPAP machine is pre-approved and everytime you make a reservation, you just have to reference it to your travel agent.

I have been using CPAP on CX flights for years (I am DM frequent flyer), and so far, have only seen one other person used it inflight. CPAP machines have become vastly smaller in recent years and operate much more quieter. They are certainly quieter than the engine noise, and it certainly stopped me snoring along the way

The HK check-in control is fully aware of what CPAP is (although some of the check-in attendants might not be familiar with it). Even on the occasions that my agent forgot to put in the registration, so long as your CPAP runs on battery and not connected to the electrical system of the plane, no one is bothered.

I use the Respironics M series with a Li-Ion battery cell that I bought online from a US supplier. Works great.