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Dudnote

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Guitars & European budget airlines

I'll be flying with Easyjet and Flybe later this summer.

My impression of Flybe is that they jump at any chance they can to fine you for some nonsense (like not printing boarding cards before arriving at the airport) - I fear the worst about just turning up with a guitar on my back.

If anyone here has flown with guitars on Easyjet or Flybe I'd really appreciate learning how pleasant / unpleasant the experience was.

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Dudnote

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

French article that gives me hope for Easyjet
http://www.air-journal.fr/2011-01-14-easyjet-aime-les-musiciens-523234.html

But Flybe???

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 22 2015 13:05:37

tele

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

Ryanair made me purchase a seat for guitar, could be same with easyjet, call them?

In the end usually these budget airlines don't usually cost that much less considering their additional fees and possible problems

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 25 2015 16:29:29

krichards

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

Ryanair is a total disaster area in every way.

But I've always found Easyjet helpful. They may let you put the guitar in an overhead locker (yes they do fit even with a bulky Pod type case) or the steward may take care of it for you.
That's if you're lucky and the flight is not too full.
But I would be prepared for the guitar to go in the hold, so be sure to use a Pod case or hard case. Don't rely on a bag however well padded.

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Ruphus

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to krichards)

quote:

ORIGINAL: krichards

... be sure to use a Pod case or hard case. Don't rely on a bag however well padded.

Yep.
Had my bagged travel guitar in the overhead compartment and passengers after me would put their heavy cases on top of it without flinching.
Made me get up and re-arrange.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 25 2015 21:52:39

Dudnote

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Ruphus)

Thanks guys. I had a look at the Flybe site. It was a bit cryptic, but I got the impression they might charge me 40 quid to carry the guitar on. Anyone come across this?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2015 4:03:16

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

Remember to detune the guitar and good luck.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2015 8:15:26

Dudnote

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

Just found this regarding Flybe...

http://flybe.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25/kw/guitar

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2015 14:37:13

Dudnote

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

And the post here from Natterjack...

http://weeniecampbell.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=2972.0

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2015 14:41:53

Ruphus

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

^ Too bad. :O(

I think there was a post on the foro last year linking to new regulations according to which airlines in the US will generally allow guitars in the cabine. ... At least with big planes, I assume.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2015 18:12:03

Donald

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

Don't rely on overhead lockers, these days they're crammed to capacity even on traditional airlines.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 27 2015 18:44:16

mark indigo

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

my travel solution:- Hiscox liteflite case, bottom of the range Valeriano Bernal Prodigio guitar - throw it in the hold and don't worry about it

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 1 2015 17:01:23

Morante

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

quote:

I'll be flying with Easyjet and Flybe later this summer.

Why not buy a cheap guitar on arrival (100-150€) and give it to some kid on leaving?

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Dudnote

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Morante)

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ORIGINAL: Morante
Why not buy a cheap guitar on arrival (100-150€) and give it to some kid on leaving?

Cool idea. Will consider that for my next trip.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 2 2015 7:35:58

Morante

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RE: Guitars & European budget airlines (in reply to Dudnote)

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Cool idea. Will consider that for my next trip.

When I bought my guitar in Almería, it was in a very ordinary case. I managed to carry it on for the trip to England, but the next stage to Ireland was in a small plane and it had to go in the hold. My heart was in my mouth when I opened the case but everything was ok. When I brought it back to Spain, in a good case, I vowed never to travel with it again.

I know professionals who take a cheaper guitar when they go to Japan, leaving their best at home. Often they sell the cheapie in Japan.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 2 2015 9:34:19