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I have a single lead Kardia and would like to take it with me to the Canaries.

Does anyone know whether I can take it with my hand luggage or should I pack it in my suitcast to go in the hold?

Thank you

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Tommyboy21

Think anyway would be fine. Happy hols.

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meadfoot

I mine in hand luggage.

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Afibflipper

I don’t have a Kardia but maybe if it something that could possibly misconstrued as a ‘device’ with wires/batteries then try to get it in its original box with original instructions - some countries are strict and require medical letter of proof/support for carrying medical equipment

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Singwell

Yes, it can go in hand luggage along with pills. Put in a clear plastic bag along with pills still in their blister packs and tell them these are pills and heart monitor for heart condition when you go through security. I also cut out the labels for the pill packs as these have the prescription wnd my name on it. Bit of a faff but gives me peace of mind.

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bigsquid60

Think they have the lithium button batteries, so need to go in your hand luggage, not in the hold.

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LaceyLady

definitely hand luggage with your medication. I flew to Nuremberg with BA. I had to be scanned separately due to partial knee replacement in body scanner, forget that I’d got my metal pill box in pocket till just before entering🙄 Guy was ok with it in my hand above my head 🤣

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iris1205

I’ve been traveling with mine -in my wallet or purse for 10 years with no issues- never!

Enjoy your holiday!

My 6L goes everywhere with me without issue including 10 return flights, just put it in the tray with phone

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Palpman

Why ruin a good holiday by taking it with you? I go on holiday to forget my problems.

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Swimsyroke in reply toPalpman

A lot of my problems are triggered by food allergies. I have already been hospitalised 3 times while on holiday in the Canaries. I am not obsessed by my Kardia but may need to check the rate if I get worried. I am not taking out travel insurance as it is prohibitively expensive so will have to rely on my GHIC card.

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Electricblu

I fly several times a year and my Kardia is always in my hand luggage and has been for 5 years - no issues whatsoever in any airport or country.

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