[Dixielandjazz] Air travel

[Steve Heist]

HI all...
I know the US airports are FINE with carrying on an instrument (as long as it's not a 9 foot concert grand :-)  Been doing it a LOT since 9-11 and NO problem EVER...  (Been on MANY different airlines...)  The good ol' musicians union has a letter you might want to take with you...   Maybe Mr. Hanson in Atlanta could attach you a copy - it's the agreement concerning carry on instruments :-)
But like I say, no one has said ONE WORD about me carrying my guitar :-)
All the Best
Steve Heist


-----Original Message-----
>From: billsharp <sharp-b at clearwire.net>
>Sent: Feb 15, 2006 11:04 AM
>To: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
>Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Air travel
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>What is the latest update on traveling via airlines with your instruments? -
>-which airlines are/are not hassling you about carrying your instruments on
>board?  Before 9-11, there was actually a federal policy that said that
>musicians would be allowed to carry their instruments onto the aircraft -
>-what is the position of the government these days, or are they leaving the
>matter up to the airlines?   Those of you who travel with your instruments,
>it would be interesting to hear from you - -
>
>"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are
>here we might as well dance."
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