Some but not all carriers allow passengers to use their CPAP machines
in-flight.
Some of these carriers have been known to allow passengers to use CPAP in the past:
United Airlines
Qantas
Swiss Air
Argentine Airlines.
But before traveling, passengers should contact their airline to check whether any requirements or restrictions apply.
QANTAS offer a PDF file online for web users;
http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/beforeYouTravel/mediform.pdf
Some requirements set out in this form are:
Get a letter from a doctor stating the need to use nasal CPAP or bilevel equipment
Obtain approval from Qantas Medical Services for use on the flight
Have a copy of the approval letter from Qantas
Arrange seating close to a power point on the aircraft
Some airline website addresses are:
QANTAS – www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN BLUE – www.virginblue.com.au
UNITED AIRLINES – www.united.com |