Do not, under any circumstances, check your CPAP in your luggage. That’s like sending your grandmother to the cargo hold with the suitcases. Always carry it on in its original case, because baggage handlers treat luggage like they’re training for Olympic discus throwing.
When you approach the security line, take the machine out of its case and place it in a separate bin. The TSA agent will likely ask, "Is that a CPAP?" Say yes, and don't joke about it being a "personal ventilation device for your soul." They've heard it before.
The Distilled Water Drama
This is where the comedy begins. The machine itself is easy, but the distilled water? Oh, honey. You cannot bring a gallon of it through security, unless you enjoy watching a TSA agent drink it to prove it’s not acid. The limit is 3.4 ounces (100ml) for liquids, which is useless for a humidifier.
Your options: buy distilled water after security at an airport shop, or just use tap water at the hotel. Fun fact: using tap water in a CPAP for one night won’t kill you, but it might make you feel like you’re sleeping next to a limestone cave. The mineral buildup is hilarious to clean later.
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