Travel | Carry-On | Hand Luggage | Medical Alert

[phattyre]

Newbie question alert.

My ResMed AirSense 10 came with a nice travel bag, and I see the airlines should not technically deduct it as a carry-on.  I realize the bag is still subject to all the typical carry-on screening.

Have any of you found it remotely helpful to put one of those medical alert luggage tags on your bag to avoid the occasional question/dialog to NOT have the CPAP bag count towards your carry-on limit?

[SarcasticDave94]

I've not done so in practice, because my disabilities and low income prevent most travel. But, yes, it should be helpful, though it may still be up to a search I suppose.

[TiredOne789]

I have displayed a medical alert tag on my CPAP for many years with no questions asked, except twice. In Germany during bag inspection, they asked what the device  was (a CPAP, sir), and in LA as I was boarding the plane. I replied, yes it was medical equipment and flashed the tag.  No one has ever questioned the number of carry-on items I bring on board. You probably don't need a tag, but if it makes you feel better get one. I got mine free on the internet. Don't remember where. I had access to a laminator, so I made my own. Safe travels.