FYI - This just came from Early Music America. Act Now to Secure Uniform Airline Standards for Musical Instruments Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 658), which corresponds to Senate Bill 223. Both bills include a provision affecting the status of musical instruments as carry-on and/or checkable luggage. The Senate's version allows any instrument to be taken on board a plane, as long as it can be stored safely in the overhead compartment or under the seat. S. 223 also includes provisions for "oversize" instruments; musicians may either buy a seat on the airplane for a large instrument or choose to check it. The House version allows the FAA latitude in changing the regulations, potentially leaving discretion to individual airlines. The two versions will now be reconciled in a Senate/House conference committee. Please urge your legislators to support the provisions in the Senate bill. [1]Contact your legislators . This is crucial legislation for our field.
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