Electricity on the Plane

And from Mary Smith - info on those C-PAPS (and other electrical devices on the plane).

"Your seat may be equipped with a DC power outlet. American uses a "cigarette lighter" style outlet delivering 15 volts of direct current. On most aircraft*, a power outlet is available on selected rows in the Coach cabin. Outlets may be used to operate laptop computers, CD/DVD players, charging cell phone and other devices with a maximum 75-watt capacity. Outlets are located on your seat console, or mounted to the seat frame below your seat cushion. Look for the "lightning bolt" symbol on the overhead bin rows containing powerport-equipped seats.

DC auto/air power adapter cords can be purchased at most electronics stores or through power cord manufacturers. Keep in mind that power adapter cords are device (laptop or DVD) and model specific. Splitter or Y adaptor cords may not be used. Only one device is allowed per outlet."

perhaps we could look for these seats (I'll request some from our Travel agent) and trade out so people can use C-PAPS, charge CD players etc.