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X -> Airline travel (Apr. 2 2010 11:43:30)

Hi, Group,

I'll be flying to the Philippines next month with a plane change in Taipei, flying coach on EVA airliines. Airline agent was not encouraging re both inchecking my guitar or handcarrying it into the cabin. He strongly suggested I buy a second seat for the guitar (another USD 1,000 outlay).

Searched the foro archives and consensus there seems to be (1) handcarry, (2) be as nice (and sneaky) as possible, but (3) become firm, insistent, and even threaten delay if challenged. However these posts are about a year old.

Any recent experience from members on this board flying with their guitar(s)? Especially interesting would be advice from those who've just flown the same (or a similar) transPacific route (archive is mostly tranAtlantic). Thanks!



veet -> RE: Airline travel (Apr. 2 2010 18:31:39)

Never flown trans-Pacific, but going to Europe from California, I have had no trouble bringing my guitar onboard as my carry-on. A dozen flights now. At check-in, they warn 'it may not be allowed' but I just smile and carry it on, nobody has argued with me. The guitar fits easily in the overhead luggage bins.



Doitsujin -> RE: Airline travel (Apr. 3 2010 5:14:29)

Do you have gigs over there? If you need it just for fun...why dont you buy a guitar there for the vacation? Aren´t all the prices extremely low over there? I guess you could get a guitar for 10$... That would be enough just to strum some chords for a few weeks..



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