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Re: Northwest- counts CPAP as carry-on

Posted by Bostonblackie on May 29, 2007 at 23:43:24:

In Reply to: Northwest- counts CPAP as carry-on posted by adjusted on May 29, 2007 at 21:09:22:

I did some research. I hope it helps.
Fact Sheet (excerpts)
Steps Taken to Ensure New Security Requirements
Preserve and Respect the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the Department of Transportation’s implementing rules prohibit discriminatory treatment of persons with disabilities in air transportation. Since the terrorist hijackings and tragic events of September 11, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued
directives to strengthen security measures at airline checkpoints and passenger screening locations. In securing our national air transportation system, where much of FAA’s efforts have been directed to date, steps were also taken to ensure that the new security procedures preserve and respect the civil rights of passengers with disabilities. This Fact Sheet provides information about the accessibility requirements in air travel in light of strengthened security measures by providing a few examples of the types of accommodations and services that must be provided to passengers with disabilities.
The examples listed below are not all-inclusive and are simply meant to provide answers to frequently asked questions since September 11 concerning the air travel of people with disabilities.
• The limit of one carry-on bag and one personal bag (e.g., purse or briefcase) for each traveler does not apply to medical supplies and/or assistive devices. Passengers with disabilities generally may carry medical equipment, medications, and assistive devices on board the aircraft.
You should also take a letter from your doctor, such as:
To Whom It May Concern:
Patient Name: --------
The person bearing this letter uses a respiratory assist device because they suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This device is commonly called CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). Other forms of this device are called BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure or Auto-adjusting Positive Airway Pressure Devices.
Under current U.S. Law and FAA policy, on all domestic and international flights, over which the FAA has authority, this person shall be allowed to carry on their CPAP system. Furthermore, the air carrier shall not count this device toward any carry on baggage limit.
This is pursuant to 14CFR382.41(b): Carriers shall permit qualified individuals with a disability using personal ventilators/respirators to bring their equipment, including non-spillable batteries that meet the requirements of 49CFR173.159(d) and any applicable FAA safety regulations, on board the aircraft and use it.
14CFR482.41(d): Carriers shall not, in implementing their carry-on baggage policies, count toward a limit on carry-on items any assistive device brought into the cabin by a qualified individual with a disability.
Refusing to allow this person to carry on their CPAP, or counting this device towards their carry-on limit may constitute a breach of Federal Regulations, and may be punishable by both criminal and civil penalties.
I hope this helps. Good luck

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