Darf man CPAP-Atemtherapiegeräte ins Flugzeug mitnehmen? (TSA & USA Flugregeln)

Ja, im Handgepäck ohne besondere Sicherheitsauflagen erlaubt.

Ja, im Aufgabegepäck ohne besondere Beschränkungen erlaubt.

Standard carry-on baggage size allowances apply; TSA publishes no individual numerical cap for personal use.

Yes. Major brands such as ResMed AirSense 11, Philips Respironics DreamStation 2 must comply with standard security limits based on physical properties rather than brand labels.

Prescription pills and solid medications do not require declaration at domestic security checkpoints. However, liquid prescription medicines exceeding 3.4 ounces (100 ml), injectables, and syringes must be declared to checkpoint officers before screening begins for visual or explosive trace inspection under medical exemption guidelines.

Yes. Under the Air Carrier Access Act (14 CFR § 382.121), a CPAP machine is medically necessary assistive equipment and does NOT count toward your airline carry-on or personal item baggage allowance. You must remove it from its case at security (unless TSA PreCheck) and ensure the humidifier water chamber is empty before screening.

Most US and Canadian airlines treat a documented CPAP as a free additional medical item beyond your carry-on allowance. Confirm the medical-device policy with your carrier below.