Ok, I'm Flying To Vegas WIth My Friends In A Month And I Really Want To Bring My Guitar, It;s My Life. But I Don't Have A Hardcase For It And I'm Already Going To Check My Limit Of Two Bags. Is There Any Way That I Can Carry It On Even Though It's To Big?
2007-01-11 16:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by newgirl422 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I've never flown with my guitar, but I've seen other people do it. I think that unless the flight is too packed, they'll let you carry it on. But if you have the money, it might be a good idea to get even a cheap hardshell case for it before the trip.
2007-01-11 16:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Edj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately they will make you check it.. no doubt a bout it. Your best bet is to find the money, and buy a hard case ASAP. OR don't bring your guitar.
Personally, I would opt to ask someone for a temporary loan. It will be fun to be able to play the guitar with some friends in a hotel room and what not.
Then again, theres also the possibility that you will have to lug it around and then end up not really using it because you'll be out doing things. So now I'm changing my stance and saying don't bring the guitar, you'll probably not have much time to play with it.
I recently went to Orlando, FL and brought my guitar with me. When I got there I realized i lugged it over there for no reason at all because I really only used it at night when we are all about to go to bed and I were just chatting. Even then it wasn't all that long, then i felt like a chump for bringing it. Anyhow, its your call. Good luck! :p
also.. the luggage compartments are not pressurized the way the cabins are. You will be exposing it to a looot of moisture and tension. Probably damage it from the flight anyhow if its not in a solid case.
2007-01-11 16:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Cooper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow ...You might take it to the gate and telling them it is a gift from someone passed and you don't want to lose or damage it and they might load it themselves last and you can have them get it as you leave the aircraft... a lot of people bring golf clubs here and that is what they do. I doubt these days they will let you keep it with you, might choke someone with the strings eh..
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2007-01-11 16:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by SE7EN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they let you carry it on and put it in the closet in first class.
If you are cool with them they might but if not ask to put on special handling and they will put it on last. Make sure to take off any straps if you are checking a guitar in a gig bag because they get caught. I also had a buddy take his neck off the guitar and put it in his suitcase.
2007-01-14 21:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by madtownbass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, won't fit in overhead, won't fit under seat.
It would be wise to invest in a good road case. Even if you don't travel with it again, you will protect your instrument from almost anything.
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2007-01-11 17:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Airport and Ask.
2007-01-11 16:37:57 · answer #6 · answered by flowwer_1371 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋