Medical baggage-what's considered medical equipment?

[Bete]

Can I do incontinent supplies this way? There are products I use for my mom that can't be bought at most stores, if any. I get many of these supplies from internet medical companies. They are special pads and liners that aren't available in a regular store. Mostly they are abnormally bigger than usual pads, etc; so, their absorbent capacity is probably twice what you can get with a regular product. I do use some regular incontinent products, too that can be bought at a regular store. All these items bulk up and take a lot of room in luggage.

For a week's time this is a larger suitcase full of products. I would have a hard time to go without these specialty products. I could jimmy up other regular products, but it wouldn't be the same. I wouldn't have access to a car to get these regular products, anyway.

So, what really constitutes medical equipment? Obviously, this is not life threatening, but none the less it's necessary for my mom's well being.

Who do I need to call if I can't get an answer, here?

 

[videogal1]

Can I do incontinent supplies this way?
So, what really constitutes medical equipment? Obviously, this is not life threatening, but none the less it's necessary for my mom's well being.

Who do I need to call if I can't get an answer, here?

Dog food/ non-Orlando water for service dogs, anything special...tools for repairing my scooter, pads, pillows, non-allergy linens...
Think of how the airlines would handle it if your mom didn't use them on a flight. They're obviously for use with a medical condition....

 

[KPeveler]

Me and my wife's diet is special enough that I bring some food with us - even that counts.

 

[crashbb]

The only thing we were told is that everything in the suitcase had to be medical equipment (of whatever kind). We couldn't have clothes or whatnot also in there.

 

[dclfun]

I had AFO's and other medical equipment in a duffle bag once at LAX and they did check to be sure everything in that bag was medical equipment for it to not to be counted as a separate piece of luggage. I'll be flying from Orlando to Los Angeles and Vancouver to Orlando next April and I'll also have a piece of luggage with Skye's dog food, extension cords, and extra ventilator circuits plus another large rubbermaid clear plastic box with my battery chargers for chair and vent. I've been told by Delta that as long as none of these pieces include clothing or other items, that they won't be counted for "extra baggage charges". I plan to pay only for one bag that will have my clothing and toiletries. My medical provider will ship things for me to Disneyland also at no charge which helps as it's less for me to deal with. So, to make a short answer a long one...no, you shouldn't be charged for your supplies, but they may check your bag so only pack medical supplies in that particular piece of luggage.----Kathy

 

[Bete]

I feel better about it all, now. I don't mind the bag being checked.

I just want it all to go as smoothly as possible. I'll be stressed enough without adding more to my plate.