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Liza

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I've seen that suggested before, changing gloves.
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<br />We have never had TSA go through Anna's meds. Even when we flew to Australia. And believe me, we carry alot... 31 different daily meds in a weekly pill container plus a weeks worth of extra, just in case we get delayed. That's just for a 5-7 day trip. I will consider ourselves lucky there, no germy gloves on Anna's things. Of course this means that this will not be the case on our upcoming trip this week just because I said we've never had them go through her meds before.
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<br />Good call Robert, surprised no one else brought it up.
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mamaScarlett

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I've flown about 20 times with my vest and never had a problem with them charging it as a piece of baggage.
I always carry a medical letter with me on all my flights, listing the vest, neb and all meds.
The only time I ever had a problem with my vest was in Egypt. But thats probably a pretty out of the ordinary case <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

(they just didnt know what it was and grilled me about it. In the end, it worked out fine.)
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I've flown about 20 times with my vest and never had a problem with them charging it as a piece of baggage.
I always carry a medical letter with me on all my flights, listing the vest, neb and all meds.
The only time I ever had a problem with my vest was in Egypt. But thats probably a pretty out of the ordinary case <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

(they just didnt know what it was and grilled me about it. In the end, it worked out fine.)
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
I've flown about 20 times with my vest and never had a problem with them charging it as a piece of baggage.
<br />I always carry a medical letter with me on all my flights, listing the vest, neb and all meds.
<br />The only time I ever had a problem with my vest was in Egypt. But thats probably a pretty out of the ordinary case <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />(they just didnt know what it was and grilled me about it. In the end, it worked out fine.)
 
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Keepercjr

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When we went to Hawaii in June, I called our airline ahead of time and had the CS rep make a note on my reservation that I had 2 pieces of medical equip (vest compressor case and the case that held the hoses and actual vest). And to avoid hauling the heavy thing up to an overhead bin, I asked the flight attendants to put it up with their things if possible. we had 4 separate flights and only on 1 did the lady grumble but she did it anyway. Oh and I mentioned to the gate attendants and they had us board early as well (party of 6 including 2 small kids and medical equip and all our other carry on bags!)

I wish I would have known about the vest not counting towards carry-ons a long time ago. It would have helped a lot!

The security people have always wanted to test the vest separately after it goes through the scanner. Just be prepared for that. And you won't need a note.
 
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Keepercjr

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When we went to Hawaii in June, I called our airline ahead of time and had the CS rep make a note on my reservation that I had 2 pieces of medical equip (vest compressor case and the case that held the hoses and actual vest). And to avoid hauling the heavy thing up to an overhead bin, I asked the flight attendants to put it up with their things if possible. we had 4 separate flights and only on 1 did the lady grumble but she did it anyway. Oh and I mentioned to the gate attendants and they had us board early as well (party of 6 including 2 small kids and medical equip and all our other carry on bags!)

I wish I would have known about the vest not counting towards carry-ons a long time ago. It would have helped a lot!

The security people have always wanted to test the vest separately after it goes through the scanner. Just be prepared for that. And you won't need a note.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
When we went to Hawaii in June, I called our airline ahead of time and had the CS rep make a note on my reservation that I had 2 pieces of medical equip (vest compressor case and the case that held the hoses and actual vest). And to avoid hauling the heavy thing up to an overhead bin, I asked the flight attendants to put it up with their things if possible. we had 4 separate flights and only on 1 did the lady grumble but she did it anyway. Oh and I mentioned to the gate attendants and they had us board early as well (party of 6 including 2 small kids and medical equip and all our other carry on bags!)
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<br />I wish I would have known about the vest not counting towards carry-ons a long time ago. It would have helped a lot!
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<br />The security people have always wanted to test the vest separately after it goes through the scanner. Just be prepared for that. And you won't need a note.
 
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Giggles

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I have always used one carry on just filled with meds, therapies, equipement etc. and according to the airline they are not suppose to count that as a carry on. So you should be fine. You can call the airline and explain and hear it from them if that makes you feel better. But I have travelled alot and I really just put all stuff in one bag along with a note from my doc.

Good luck and have fun!

Jennifer 38 with CF and CFRD
 
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Giggles

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I have always used one carry on just filled with meds, therapies, equipement etc. and according to the airline they are not suppose to count that as a carry on. So you should be fine. You can call the airline and explain and hear it from them if that makes you feel better. But I have travelled alot and I really just put all stuff in one bag along with a note from my doc.

Good luck and have fun!

Jennifer 38 with CF and CFRD
 
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Giggles

New member
I have always used one carry on just filled with meds, therapies, equipement etc. and according to the airline they are not suppose to count that as a carry on. So you should be fine. You can call the airline and explain and hear it from them if that makes you feel better. But I have travelled alot and I really just put all stuff in one bag along with a note from my doc.
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<br />Good luck and have fun!
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<br />Jennifer 38 with CF and CFRD
 
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