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06-Mar-2015
Final Ruling for Air Travel with Musical Instruments - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 For the many accordionists who have had problems taking their accordion onto the plane, this is a welcome ruling to protect your precious accordion when you travel to/from the USA or within the USA. As of March 6th 2015, it’s official and no longer at the discretion of the various airlines. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, musicians who board planes must be allowed to carry on their instruments provided they fit in the overhead locker. If this space isn’t large enough, the musician is also permitted to purchase a second seat in which to stow their musical companion. One caveat: the airlines don’t have to prioritize musical instruments ahead of any other carry-on luggage, so if the lockers are full, you’ll still have to check your instrument at the gate. To remedy this, the U.S. Department of Transport suggests that musicians may want to pay the airline’s fee for priority boarding to ensure that there will be room for their gear. Travel Tips for Travelling with a Music Instrument: 2015Tips.pdf Download the official ruling: 2015DoT.pdf |