Advice for first time sleeping on airplane w/cpap?

I've never attempted to sleep on a plane before, but I am taking a 7 hour redeye flight in a couple weeks. And then I'll be doing it again a couple weeks after that.

I'll be seated in the aisle. Since no guarantee of an outlet, I have a Medistrom Lite 24V battery. I'll be using an Airsense 10 Autoset, I already have the plug cover to remove the water tub as well.

Any advice for a first time sleeper on a plane with or without cpap machine? Has anyone tried a pillow that doesn't interfere with the mask? My mask is an AirFit N20 nasal mask. I am seated in the aisle, economy class on an A321neo.

my advise is don't try to sleep on a plane with cpap. it's not worth the hassle.

sheriff

Please check with the airline to make sure that using both the battery and the CPAP machine are permitted on your flight.

Try the whole rig at home before you fly... you're probably going to need to turn off both heater accessories to get the full life out of the battery.

Speaking of battery, as MissE said, check with the airline. Some won't allow big batteries, some *require* big batteries... look it up.

Sleeping upright wrecks my neck... see if you can get a soft cervical cushion to keep your head upright. Also helps with jaw drop!

Let us know how it goes. Bon Voyage!

davecpap wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:45 pm

I'll be seated in the aisle.

I would be looking for a window seat. Better than that if there is a business section on this plane I would try getting a window seat in the business section - there is norm much more room and more quiet - not many screaming kids.

SleepGeek wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:29 pm

davecpap wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:45 pm

I'll be seated in the aisle.

I would be looking for a window seat. Better than that if there is a business section on this plane I would try getting a window seat in the business section - there is norm much more room and more quiet - not many screaming kids.

The aisle lets you 'manspread'... until that cart comes barreling through and wrecks your kneecap.

I used to take shooter's muffs, the 30dB kind... finally bit the bullet... Bose NC headphones mean there are no screaming kids anymore. If you can afford business class you can afford Bose.

My advice:

1. Take a nap using CPAP just before heading to the airport. 2. Take a nap on CPAP as soon as possible after landing.

Sleeping deeply in a crowd of strangers is something I'm not all that comfortable with at any altitude.

Hey, just me.