C-PAP and LOT Airlines - also TSA w/LOT from US airports

Because LOT airlines does not participate in TSA Pre-Check, your ticket will not have a TSA marking and you will have to go through the regular security line.

The LOT website says you can carry on medical equipment in addition to carry on here:
https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/baggage/what-can-i-take-on-board-besides-carry-on-baggage

If an airline doesn't participate in the TSA Pre-Check program you have to use the regular TSA security line.

Here's a list of airlines that do participate:

https://www.tsa.gov/precheck/participating-airlines

@Laura

Thanks, but LOT's terminology is fairly vague in terms of how "medical equipment" is defined on that page. It specifically mentions wheelchair and crutches. I did find on their website that you can bring a C-Pap machine on board with the passenger separate from your carryon, but you need to register the machine 72 hours in advance on a special form AND it must be used on board while you travel. LOT doesn't guarantee that electrical outlets will be available either. So, it seems medical equipment is OK on board if you file the proper form AND its needed with you during the flight.

Just an FYI, CPAPs are not treated as carry-ons by any US airline because to do so would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, non-US airlines may or may not have the same policy.

Is your C-PAP larger than the personal item that you're allowed in addition to your carry-on?

Are you flying non- stop Chicago to Warsaw? I would just check the bag.

Hey Marcw

The C-pap case is fairly small and light weight than a regulation carryon size. I was going to use the RS backpack as my carryon (I used it for the RS Italy tour) but I don't know if its sturdy enough to survive as luggage. I'm planning on checking in a different carryon (the typical hard case) at the LOT counter. I'd rather plan for the worst-case scenario than winging it at the gate. Less headaches!!!

I did find on their website that you can bring a C-Pap machine on board with the passenger separate from your carryon, but you need to register the machine 72 hours in advance on a special form AND it must be used on board while you travel

I saw that but it also states, “ *If there are no concomitant medical conditions, a MEDIF form is not required for passengers using a CPAP device.”

https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/special-services/travel-documents/passengers-travellng-with-medical-certificate

I agree it is not explicitly stated whether or not they will count it separately from your carry-on.

Hey Laura

That's why I'm planning to check in my would-be-carryon at the airport and use c-pap as my carryon. If they allow me to bring both on as carryons then great!! However, LOT has a very strict weight limit for you carryon too.... I think it's about 17 lbs.!?!

My dad was Dr. Patrick Schmerin, so he was nicknamed, Pap Smear. Hilarious. Not.

What is forgotten is his groundbreaking work for tubing and filters for first version C-PAPs. We know a great basketball player, but not a man who actually contributed to saving countless lives. Here's to you. Dr. Smear.

I have flown LOT from Chicago to Warsaw twice and they did not weigh carryons. I did not notice anybody being hassled about their bags. The second trip I did carryon only so I had a standard 22" roller and an 18x12" rolling duffle for my personal item. The duffle is technically oversize but LOT did not hassle me about it. I think I was also wearing my crossbody bag, which would make a third item that some airlines would make you consolidate but not LOT.