Cpap in theQantas A380 first class

[cove]

Why dont you check stuff in? Did you lose some bags?
I would keep the computer ,CPAP and headphones and check the rest.
Maybe you haven't had a shoulder reconstruction....that has made me more cautious hoisting 10 to 20kgs overhead like Americans do.I prefer not to be underneath in a seat when it is really turbulent and heavy stuff comes down.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Hi creeno this was copied from the Emirates and no probs re hijacking that's what the thread is for asking questions so feel free to hijack away
CPAP and PAP devices for sleep apnea
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) sleep apnea devices are not permitted to be used onboard Emirates flights. However they may be carried as checked baggage provided they conform to the IATA dangerous goods regulations, particularly with regards to batteries.

I will not be flying with Emirates as if I do not use the S8 every one on the plane will be kept awake with my snoring

I would fly EK Wayne, keep them all awake until they change their stupid policy.

 

[pblackm]

Re: Cpap in the Qantas A380 first class

My laptop a sony vaio draws 19.5 v the cpap draws is 19.5 at the max setting so tell me what the difference.

Usually the 19.5V and 20V power supplies deliver 90 Watts. My last laptop, a Fujitsu lifebook with big screen, had just such a power supply, and I blew the breakers on a QF 747 to LHR, and then a couple of months later, on an Austrian Airlines flight to Vienna - in J both times. Then I worked out that removing the battery avoided the problem. Then pop the battery back in to charge it when not using the laptop. Of course, the no battery mode means a power loss is data unfriendly.

My Lenovo X301 only uses a 70W supply, and it has no trouble.

It seems that they did not figure on large screen laptops when designing the power supply to the seats.

 

[mannej]

Re: Cpap in the Qantas A380 first class

Usually the 19.5V and 20V power supplies deliver 90 Watts. My last laptop, a Fujitsu lifebook with big screen, had just such a power supply, and I blew the breakers on a QF 747 to LHR, and then a couple of months later, on an Austrian Airlines flight to Vienna - in J both times. Then I worked out that removing the battery avoided the problem. Then pop the battery back in to charge it when not using the laptop. Of course, the no battery mode means a power loss is data unfriendly.

My Lenovo X301 only uses a 70W supply, and it has no trouble.

It seems that they did not figure on large screen laptops when designing the power supply to the seats.

I would think it would be more the current it draws (amps), as it all kind of interrelates to how much strain the appliance puts onto the circuit in layman's terms

 

[pblackm]

Re: Cpap in the Qantas A380 first class

I would think it would be more the current it draws (amps), as it all kind of interrelates to how much strain the appliance puts onto the circuit in layman's terms

4.22 Amps for the Fujitsu

 

[medhead]

Why dont you check stuff in? Did you lose some bags?

I do carry on only because I'm on a weekly commute and 20 minutes waiting for luggage is 20 minutes not with family. My bags are pretty much under 7kg each (just) so lifting isn't an issue. Keeping in the carry on allowance is what is making my life difficult.
Having read up onebag.com I'm pretty keen to get an Air Boss, but I have to save up. I also did last weeks trip to Tokyo carry on only, that was a 2 week trip with one week at work and the next in japan. Will probably do MUC next year the same.

 

[medhead]

I would fly EK Wayne, keep them all awake until they change their stupid policy.

That's my attitude as well. Trouble is that sleep apnea stuffs up your brain and heart and shortens your life. So keeping people awake is a weapon to use sparingly ;-)

 

[cove]

Hello Medhead,
Your packing efficiency is way ahead of my limited ability in that area. I hand carry the CPAP because it is important and doesn't count as carry on plus a Qantas FF bag from my days as a Platinum when I used to buy tickets.That bag has a medical section that includes Anginine heart artery tablets for that just in case event plus trip info and now an IPAD.
2 pairs of shoes,sandals,a jumper, a jacket and other clothes and I am regularly at 20kgs.
I do not need snoring lessons as I am with Wayne on that but maybe I need packing lessons.

 

[medhead]

Hello Medhead,
Your packing efficiency is way ahead of my limited ability in that area. I hand carry the CPAP because it is important and doesn't count as carry on plus a Qantas FF bag from my days as a Platinum when I used to buy tickets.That bag has a medical section that includes Anginine heart artery tablets for that just in case event plus trip info and now an IPAD.
2 pairs of shoes,sandals,a jumper, a jacket and other clothes and I am regularly at 20kgs.
I do not need snoring lessons as I am with Wayne on that but maybe I need packing lessons.

I'm but a novice at packing light. From what you've listed, I would say jumper or jacket, 1 pair of shoes and/or sandals. Bags without wheels are lighter, but that depends on your ability to carry said bag.

More tips here:
http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com.../great-hand-luggage-only-challenge-10900.html
or Leisure and Business Travel Packing List - Travel Light with One Bag!

In terms of the CPAP you've spoken to Qantas special handling more than me. My one phone call to them confirmed that CPAP does count if you don't have a clearance to use it, such as on domestic flights - which is most of my flying

 

[cove]

My medical letter says:
The above patient has obstructive sleep apnoea and is on nasal CPAP therapy.
They require to carry their equipment as hand luggage when travelling by air.

So I carry it as an extra bag onto each plane.

Get special handling to put a file note in their profile for you.They are really nice folks and they want you to keep travelling.

 

[cove]

I bought 2 cpap battery backups including the inverter to run my RESMED S8 on the A380 first class from cpap.com for US$600 total.You cannot run the humidifier and get the hours you need as it chews up the power.

 

[Paddy55]

Resurrecting this old thread with some good news.

Recently (30th Mar) travelled QF in F on an A380 for the first time.
Travel with an oldish Sullivan S6 CPAP machine and while on the ground the engineers couldn't get the power working for the CPAP in the air it worked a treat!

(curiously they couldn't get power working on the ground in J class either - 11K)

Traveling LHR-SYD next week in J so hoping all will be well there too.

Paddy

 

[cove]

I use the battery back up for the Cpap at hotels where the switches are all used or the distance from the bed is too great. That way I still have a reading light or a clock radio in the hotel room.

 

[jb747]

I've sent an email to a contact in A380 engineering, so with a bit of luck we'll get the real answer in a day or so.

 

[cove]

I was amazed that the first A380s that QF have were not Cpap ready.
The competition figured it.

 

[Paddy55]

I've sent an email to a contact in A380 engineering, so with a bit of luck we'll get the real answer in a day or so.

jb747

Many thanks. Look forward to hearing the official word

Paddy

 

[milehighclub]

There was a memo regarding CPAP machines in First Class dated just over a week ago.

Passengers travelling in First with approved CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are now able to use seat power as a backup to battery power.
Engineering has given approval for CPAP equipment to be connected to seat power in First only, as backup to battery power. Dedicated medical power outlets must be used in all other zones. Only medical equipment approved by the Qantas Medical Department and Engineering may be installed and used on Qantas aircraft"

 

[cove]

Sounds like it is time to talk with special handling.They are always nice and helpful.

 

[mango]

Would love tofly the A380 one day. Qantas' 747 are ways too old.

 

[cove]

The 747-400 is still a great,reliable plane that runs super well.
It is still one of my favorites along with the a340-500 all business class 98 seater.