You don’t have to stop travelling because you have sleep apnea. Also, stopping your sleep therapy while you’re travelling can lead to setbacks. Here’s how to travel with your sleep apnea equipment and keep your love of exploring alive. Your Sleep Specialist has probably discussed with you about driving with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and recommended that you inform the DVLA. Please click here for more information.
Most airlines allow you to have your PAP device as additional hand luggage. We suggest clarifying this with the airline well in advance of your flight. Click here to generate your travel letter
If you are heading outside of the United Kingdom, be sure to take the correct power adaptor or cord. Some countries use different electric currents and outlets. Using the wrong current without an adapter can damage your machine.
*Also known in the UK as ‘Apnoea’
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