Never, ever, ever try to fly without a guitar case. If you carry on with a hard-shell case, you’re more likely to be hassled by the airline staff. Flight attendants are always looking for oversized luggage to send down below. Gig bags are also good for avoiding the attention of flight crews. If you want to carry on your guitar-which tends to be the safest bet-a gig bag makes it easier to fit into the overhead compartments or, if the compartments are full, in front of you in the very limited leg space. While you might think it’s always a good idea to pack your guitar in a hard-shell case, that’s not always true. Checking your guitar in a gig bag is a recipe for disaster. They’re the best protection against a less-than-careful airline employee throwing your guitar under the plane and burying it with the rest of the luggage. If you plan on checking your guitar, you should absolutely have a hard-shell case. That’s why choosing the right case is essential for flying with your guitar. Whether you carry on or check your guitar, there’s a good chance it’s going to endure a few beats and bangs along the way. Be sure to politely ask a flight attendant if there is closet space available within the cabin.įlying isn’t easy on guitars. Most large commercial flights will have coat closets on board that is typically used by the crew. Most airlines will try to accommodate you but if the plane you are flying on is particularly small, most passengers will need to check their overhead carry-on bag, including your guitar, if there is nowhere to store it within the cabin. There may be some instances in which it is not possible to bring the guitar in the cabin and you will need to gate check your instrument. To be clear, this does not mean the airline is required to allow you to have the guitar in the cabin with you. Air carriers are required to accept musical instruments on their passenger flights either as carry-on baggage or checked baggage, provided that certain conditions are met. It’s the law! The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, section 403 states U.S. Yes, you can take your guitar on a plane. Even if you carry your guitar on the plane, there’s no guarantee you won’t get hassled by the flight staff.īefore you head out on your next big trip, it’s important to learn the applicable laws, and maybe a few tips, to make flying with your guitar a bit easier and safe. Musician Dave Carroll even wrote a song called “ United Breaks Guitars” after his $3,500 Taylor was destroyed during a flight.
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There have been plenty of horror stories from guitarists trying to fly with their beloved guitars, only to find they’ve been cracked or damaged in transit. Guitars are fragile creatures, and airlines are notoriously rough on luggage.
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