Hi Michael,
Unfortunately in this case taking it on board won't be an option for
me for various reasons. That's why I said that I knew the answer would
not to do what I need to do, but given that the right answer was not
an option for me, I needed to know what to do since I can't do that.
Certainly coming back from Hungary it won't be an option as I will
need to take THREE total instruments and no airline will let me had
carry all of those.
-Arle
On Aug 3, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Reaping Crone wrote:
Dear Arle,
I would recommend getting a simple SOFT case and BRINGING THE H.G.
ONTO THE PLANE. Call the airline in advance and ask them: remind
them that you see people bringing musical instruments onto the plane
all the time. I flew to Europe and back in Dec. 2006 and brought my
HG right onto the plane with NO problem (airline: Lufthansa). The
point is:
"DO NOT LET YOUR INSTRUMENT EVER LEAVE YOUR CONTROL."
You will be able to go onto the plane with the FIRST passengers if
you tell them you will need "extra time" to get situated. Then
carefully stow the H.G. in the compartment above your seat and then
WAIT THERE and MONITOR THE SITUATION until you are certain that no
other bags are going to crush your instrument during the flight. BE
ANNOYING if you have to be. Just remember: you are insuring the
safety of your instrument, and the only way to do that is:
"DO NOT LET YOUR INSTRUMENT EVER LEAVE YOUR CONTROL."
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Michael Laird
