How do I travel with musical instruments?
How can I travel to another country (by plane) and take my instruments with me?
I live in Greece and I want to go to the USA with my double and electric bass.
I found this question, but it is limited to traveling in the states.
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How do you transport a musical instrument?
10 tips for flying with your musical instrumentCan you take musical instruments as hand luggage?
An instrument in its bag measuring up to 80cm long can be carried in the cabin. Instruments such as a violin, viola or small wind instrument can be carried as hand baggage as long as it's in a case no bigger than 80 x 45 x 25cm (31 x 18 x 10in) and is carried in place of your larger cabin bag.Which airlines allow musical instruments?
Green airlines comply with the US FAA regulation on instruments, and allow instruments in the cabin \u2013 provided they fit in a locker or under a seat (there are no specific size limitations). Only nine airlines were ranked as green, with Delta and Southwest \u2013 the world's two largest airlines \u2013 among them.Do airlines charge for instruments?
Buying an additional seat for your instrument on American Airlines will cost you the regular adult fare plus any applicable taxes or carrier-imposed fees. Note that you can only buy a seat if the instrument is 165 pounds or less.Flying with Instruments // 5 Travel Tips for Musicians!
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