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ddias -> Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 11 2024 14:56:21)

I’m sure this has been asked before. But any tips on flying with flamenco guitar in the hold? Decided not to take a burner guitar with me to Spain next. Might pop get a Hiscox flight case this weekend… thanks!



Stu -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 0:50:29)

I did hiscox in the hold twice last year. Was fine. Phew



ernandez R -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 2:51:45)

Make sure you show to the airport with a good extra hour. Here in the USA they had to search my guitar/cases at a special section and I had to wait for a couple big dogs to get done. The guy doing my guitars said musical instruments were the only exception that allowed one to be present and assist physically with the process. I asked if I could remove and replace the guitar in the case. Guy was overloaded and uptite but reasonably accommodating. Talk nice and ask questions about his day or job, make it easy for the inspector too best you can but be pushy when you have to.

I had my guitars in a better quality Crossrock cases but I put the cases in the cardboard boxes they shipped to me in and taped up with bright duct tape.

Bring a roll of duct tape to lay over the latches once the inspection is done so they can not come unlatched.

Stu, how was your airport inspection process?

HR

*** forgot to add this was a non international flight so no customs



ddias -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 12:44:11)

Thanks! Going to pop down to London Guitar Studio and get one...



RobF -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 15:01:47)

Another thing you can do is loosen the strings and pack some bunched up socks under the headstock to absorb vibrations. Loosely bunched but snug. Socks can also be put along the sides of the guitar if it doesn't fit snug in the case. It shouldn't be able to rattle around loose in there.

But it's best that the guitar fits snug in the case without any side packing. I had the unfortunate experience of watching a customs agent pull my guitar and then put it back in the case on top of the socks and try to force it shut when it wouldn't close. He was about to give it a full body weight press when I let loose with a yelp and told him to stop. I guess I looked sufficiently mortified that he let me repack the case myself.



Ricardo -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 17:16:52)

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=345102&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=airline&tmode=&smode=&s=#345102

I stand by my very first post in this thread, just flew domestic a few weeks ago. Nothing new to report.



Stu -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 12 2024 21:17:11)

quote:

Stu, how was your airport inspection process?


Non existent. Just had to load on the oversized luggage belt.
Never had an inspection.

On the original point....
I added some bubble wrap round the guitar. Made me feel better.

quote:

He was about to give it a full body weight press

[:'(] makes me feel stressed just reading that! I can hear cracking cypress! [:@]



ddias -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 13 2024 9:21:31)

Thanks. As you say, don’t overthink it…



Mark2 -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 14 2024 0:04:11)

I just boarded an 11 hour flight and not only did they let me bring the guitar on board, I got to board with the folks who had little kids. Got overhead space right by my seat. I was prepared to check the guitar..



ddias -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 14 2024 10:58:55)

Lucky I'd say! Which airline.

See you Friday Mark...



Stu -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 14 2024 11:32:55)

you guys going to cordoba!??



Mark2 -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 15 2024 3:34:53)

Tap Portugal. I stuffed it in the overhead for the one hour jump from Lisbon to Seville too. Looking forward to meeting you!



Mark2 -> RE: Flying with guitar in hold… (Oct. 15 2024 3:40:56)

Yep! I’m in Seville now and I’m wide awake at 4:30am. I found out when I arrived in Lisbon that a dear friend who was a dancer passed away. It’s been a few decades since I saw her. We met while she was taking classes, me playing for the class. She was a huge supporter of the local flamenco community. Going back to sleep……I hope.



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