FAQ Answer

FAQ Answer

Sleep Apnoea - I suffer from sleep apnoea; can I take my Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine on board the aircraft as hand luggage for use in the aircraft cabin?

APAPIt is essential to check with your airline prior to booking your flight regarding taking your CPAP machine on board. In addition, it would be wise to check whether the airline will require a letter verifying its necessity from your General Practitioner.

There is no guarantee of a power source for your equipment on board the aircraft and therefore your airline may suggest that you use a dry-cell battery operated device.


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  1. Anaemia - I suffer from anaemia and wonder if this would be a problem when flying.
  2. Heart Conditions - I have a heart condition; will I be able to travel by air?
  3. Carriage of Medication - Can I take my medication on board the aircraft?
  4. Contact Lenses - I wear contact lenses. What is the advice about wearing lenses during my flight and is there any guidance for taking lens solution on board the aircraft?
  5. Diabetes - I have diabetes, is there any special advice for diabetic people who wish to travel by air?
  6. DVT - Am I at risk of a blood clot when flying?
  7. Ear Pain - I notice that I frequently get ear pain when travelling by air, what causes this and what can I do about it?
  8. Electrically powered medical equipment - Can I take my electrically powered medical equipment in my hand baggage?
  9. Fear of Flying - I am very nervous at the thought of using air travel as a form of transport. Is there any treatment for my fear of flying and what causes it?
  10. Jet Lag - What is Jet Lag and how can it be treated?
  11. Malaria - Is it still a problem these days?
  12. Nut Allergy - I have a nut allergy, am I at risk while travelling by air?
  13. Oxygen - I have been told that I require oxygen for my flight. Can I take my own supply?
  14. Plaster Cast - If I have a broken limb with a plaster cast on, can I still fly?
  15. Pregnancy - I am pregnant, is it safe for me to travel by air?
  16. Psychiatric Condition - I have a psychiatric condition, which requires me to take medication and I worry that air travel may worsen my condition or that I may not be able to travel.
  17. Recent Surgery - I have recently had surgery. Are there any restrictions when travelling by air?
  18. Reduced Mobility - I have reduced mobility and wish to travel by air. Where can I find more information about my rights to assistance during my journey and will I need a medical certificate?
  19. Respiratory Disease - I have a lung condition which makes me breathless sometimes. Am I liable to have problems on an airplane?
  20. Sleep Apnoea - I suffer from sleep apnoea; can I take my Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine on board the aircraft as hand luggage for use in the aircraft cabin?
  21. Travel Insurance - Do I need to obtain travel insurance for my trip?
  22. Vaccinations - I am travelling abroad, will I need vaccinations prior to travel?
  23. Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) - I use a Vagus nerve stimulator as part of my treatment for seizures. Can I take my device on board the aircraft?
  24. What is the risk of contagious disease (an infection that may be passed from one person to another) when flying?