Can you take a CPAP machine on Easyjet?

Portable medical equipment can be brought on board in addition to your cabin bag allowance. Portable medical devices must be no larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm, otherwise they will have to travel in the hold. Common medical devices that can be brought on board include: CPAP machines.



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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) doesn't allow airlines to count CPAP machines as carry-ons, so if it's packed in its own case you can bring it in addition to your regular carry-on. If you plan on using your CPAP machine during the flight, be sure to keep your bag or device nearby and accessible to your seat.

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Packing Advice Most importantly pack your CPAP as a hand luggage item. As a CPAP machine is a medical device it cannot be classed as one of your carry-on items - even with Ryanair! Most modern CPAP's come with a carry case but if not you can purchase one to fit your device here.

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Items banned from hand luggage
  • Flammable liquids and solids.
  • Oxidisers such as bleaching powders.
  • Organic peroxides.
  • Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders.
  • Infectious substances such as live virus materials.
  • Wet-cell car batteries.
  • Magnetrons. Instruments containing mercury.
  • Instruments containing magnets.


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How Strict Is Easyjet On Baggage Allowance? As with most airlines, EasyJet is strict with hand and hold luggage sizes and weights. If the cabin bag does not fit the sizer at the check-in desk you will be asked to store it as hold luggage and pay excess fees.

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It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles and wheels) and needs must be kept under the seat in front of you. That should be enough to bring all the essentials for your journey or for a short trip. Your bag can weigh up to 15kg, but we do ask that you're able to lift and carry it yourself.

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not recognize sleep apnea as a disability. However, if you suffer from severe enough sleep apnea, you may meet eligibility standards with the other symptoms resulting from your sleep apnea. To qualify for benefits, you must meet SSD's definition of disabled.

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All US airlines will allow you to use your CPAP machine during flight because it is a medical device. You should call the airline at least 48 hours in advance and ask for their official policies if you're flying internationally.

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Most security screeners are likely to be familiar with CPAP machines and similar medical devices. However, if you are traveling to a part of the world that may be less familiar with them, you may wish to carry a letter from your healthcare provider briefly explaining its purpose and your medical need.

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Yes, you can bring your CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine on a plane. In fact, you should bring your CPAP machine in its own carrying case, as CPAP machines cannot legally be counted against your carry-on bag total, meaning you can still bring a carry-on in addition to your CPAP machine.

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You'll need to take your CPAP machine out of its carry case to go through the x-ray scanner, but you can leave it in a clear plastic bag. If you forget to bring a bag, you can request one from the TSA agent. (Your face mask and tubing are allowed to stay in your travel bag.)

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If your cabin bag is bigger than the maximum size allowed or if you bring a large cabin bag to the departure gate without the correct seat selection or without one pre-booked for your flight, it won't be able to go in the cabin. We'll have to check it into the aircraft hold and charges will apply.

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Liquids, including drinks, cosmetics and toiletries, have been the most flagged carry-on contraband for years, with hold luggage a must to transport large shower gels, toothpaste and aerosols on holiday.

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Since toothpaste is considered a liquid, paste, or gel by the TSA, most of us toss those tiny one-ounce tubes in our carry-on bags. However, if you want to ditch the hard-to-recycle packaging, consider toothpaste tablets, an ecofriendly alternative that's not subject to the 3-1-1 rule.

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Additional items you can take with you Your handbag, small backpack/rucksack, pocketbook or purse, as you would normally use it (in other words, not just being used to contain items that would otherwise be regarded as baggage). This must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you.

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