Flying and baggage

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We are flying on Allegiant soon and we have already paid the money for the 2 bags of luggage. Yes I know it's a shame to charge but other airlines are charging more. They also state you may bring 2 carry-ons with no charge and purse or lap top bag.
My question I have another backpack with an extra pair of afo's. Will this be considered medical need? Will they want to charge me for my spare. The last time I checked them they got damaged. The reason I am bringing and extra pair is I was on a trip one time and one of my braces hinge broke. They are made out of plastic with a hinge at the heel. Duck tape didn't last to long. It's like when you are going on a trip and you have a flat tire and you have no spare.

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Are the AFO's from the knee down? My husband has KAFO's which are from the hip down. We have to check them since they are quite large. I wrap them in bubble tape and then put them in a large duffle bag. The bubble tape protects them completely. They do not charge us extra since it is medical equipment.

I understand your worry about checking them. If they are more compact, I would put them in a large back pack and use that as one of my carry ons.

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Are the AFO's from the knee down? My husband has KAFO's which are from the hip down. We have to check them since they are quite large. I wrap them in bubble tape and then put them in a large duffle bag. The bubble tape protects them completely. They do not charge us extra since it is medical equipment.

I understand your worry about checking them. If they are more compact, I would put them in a large back pack and use that as one of my carry ons.

They are below the knee. I was planning on putting them in our backpack. They fit perfect in the back pack. I put our jackets around them to keep them from getting all scratched up. We may need them were we are traveling. I thought they would be considered medical equipment. I'm glad someone has first hand knowledge. Thanks.