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I am flying to Denver and want to take my guitar. It is unforturnately in a soft case and I don't feel confident in it being well taken care of. Can I carry it onto the plane?
Answer
Muscial Instruments are no longer allowed as carry on items if they are longer than 22". In 2004 the FAA imposed these rules and it still has been a hassle to enforce. For years you could, but it is no longer allowed if the item is larger than the dimensions for carry on. The item must fit under the seat or in the over head compartment, but NOT take up the entire compartment space. Flight Attendants are no longer allowed to store items in their closets either. Items are not allowed to be gate checked and you will be returned to the ticket counter and miss your flight in most cases. Passengers are no longer allowed to voluntarily gate check items with the acception of wheel chairs and baby items such as strollers and car seats. If you do some how make it through security and the gate agent catches you attempting to carry the item on, it will be tagged and returned at baggage claim, NOT plane side. All checked baggage must go through the bomb detection system, instruments included. The only way to carry on a musical instrument is to buy an extra seat and restrain the item.
Go to the airlines website that you are flying on and read about Musical Instruments. THIS IS AN FAA GUIDELINE and airlines must make it their policy.
This is from http://www.faa.gov
The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). Anything larger should be checked.
No oversize packages or luggage can be stowed onboard.
From http://www.delta.com
Small instruments, such as violins, will be accepted as your free carry-on baggage item if it will fit easily within our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9"). Most standard sized guitars are longer than the 22" maximum and cannot be accepted as carry-on baggage.
Muscial Instruments are no longer allowed as carry on items if they are longer than 22". In 2004 the FAA imposed these rules and it still has been a hassle to enforce. For years you could, but it is no longer allowed if the item is larger than the dimensions for carry on. The item must fit under the seat or in the over head compartment, but NOT take up the entire compartment space. Flight Attendants are no longer allowed to store items in their closets either. Items are not allowed to be gate checked and you will be returned to the ticket counter and miss your flight in most cases. Passengers are no longer allowed to voluntarily gate check items with the acception of wheel chairs and baby items such as strollers and car seats. If you do some how make it through security and the gate agent catches you attempting to carry the item on, it will be tagged and returned at baggage claim, NOT plane side. All checked baggage must go through the bomb detection system, instruments included. The only way to carry on a musical instrument is to buy an extra seat and restrain the item.
Go to the airlines website that you are flying on and read about Musical Instruments. THIS IS AN FAA GUIDELINE and airlines must make it their policy.
This is from http://www.faa.gov
The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). Anything larger should be checked.
No oversize packages or luggage can be stowed onboard.
From http://www.delta.com
Small instruments, such as violins, will be accepted as your free carry-on baggage item if it will fit easily within our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9"). Most standard sized guitars are longer than the 22" maximum and cannot be accepted as carry-on baggage.
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