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Re: Northwest- counts CPAP as carry-on

Posted by mimi on May 30, 2007 at 08:05:55:

In Reply to: Re: Northwest- counts CPAP as carry-on posted by Bostonblackie on May 29, 2007 at 23:43:24:

Thanks for that reference and information. I copied the part I wanted to WordPad, added my name as patient, made an appropriate signature line for my Dr., his address and a date.

I printed my "letter", as well as saved it to my Documents for later reference. One trip I took a "prescription note" from the Dr's Rx pad, but no one gave me any trouble nor looked at the Rx

Flying has become more and more of a hassle, that it is a shame we can't get this resolved.

Below is the portion I used for my letter:

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.

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