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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 17, 2011 9:29:16 GMT
I knew that was the 'case', but I used my words carefully.
There is no need to de-tune a guitar for air travel as the air in the hold is exactly the same as in the cabin - probably a little fresher!
As I said in my last post; I have been in the hold with the baggage handlers and seen exactly where and how they stack the luggage.
Back to the Hoffee cases. While I agree they are very expensive, I can guarantee without seeing one, that they THE best cases in the world (apart from large square metal flight cases that band use on tours) for travelling with acoustic guitars.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by Stevie on May 4, 2013 18:49:30 GMT
In this month's Guitar and Bass magazine, the column written by Adi Vines reveals that after succesful lobbying, there is a proposal to drag air carriers kicking and screaming into a more musician friendly approach regarding the transportation of our 1st wives! Of course, it still has to be ratified by the EU Parliament and it only applies to the EU. Moreover, there are the expected cop-outs using language such as "reasonable"; But it does mean that it will become acceptable to stow your instrument in an overhead locker and they will no longer be able to move the goal posts at the jetty. The article exhorts all of us to write to our local MEP and lobby for ratification. It is only a proposal but from small oaks etc... It's the June issue of G&B, not April.
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Post by Michael Messer on May 4, 2013 19:54:02 GMT
Hi Steve,
Thanks for posting that, I will check it out.
One of the problems is that each airline check-in desk has a different rule. So you can get on one flight and take your guitar on board, and then on the return flight (same airline) and not be able to. I had this happen recently, but the other way round, on my return journey with the same amount of luggage, they wouldn't allow the guitar in the hold!!!! ....they said that I had to take it on board!!! That was British Airways at Mumbai airport.
I still maintain the only safe way to travel with instruments is to put them in high quality cases that can withstand rough handling.
Shine On Michael.
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