Reddit reviews Shacke Medical Equipment Luggage Tag for Respiratory Devices (White/Vertical)
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Medical Equipment Luggage Tag for Respiratory DevicesDetachable Plastic StrapPerfect for CPAP BiPAP VPAP AUTOPAP Machines4 x 2.5 inches - Made of Sturdy Thick Plastic
Each airline has their own guidelines, so you'll have to check to be sure. But in general, it's considered a medical device, which is indeed exempt. It does not count as a carry on or a personal item. I fly with mine quite a bit. When I first got it, I was stowing my bags on a Southwest flight when an attendant questioned me about having 3 bags. I explained it was a CPAP and she backed off right away. So just like CainerWolf suggested, I ordered a medical equipment tag that night. Haven't had a problem since.
ninja edit: that being said, I try to only have one carry on with me, and if for some reason I have two, I'll always put one of them under the seat in front of me just so I'm not taking up half the damn overhead all by myself. ;-)
I picked up one of these medical device luggage tags. It helps to very clearly mark why you have the extra bag.
I also eventually just picked up a Z1 travel CPAP machine. I have an oversized laptop backpack that barely fits under the seats. Now I just put the medical tag on that bag and keep my cpap in there instead.
I got mine from amazon.
Shacke Medical Equipment Luggage Tag for Respiratory Devices (White / Vertical) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OFVBLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YZ2OAb23253FE