[Dixielandjazz] Axes :) as carry-on luggage

[Dave Hanson]

Nancy,

The agreement negotiated between the American Federation of Musicians to allow musicians to carry on board any flight, their instrument, as long as it fits in the overhead bin has reached a roadblock. This was with the National Transportation Safety Board but Homeland Security is now in charge. I have been told that the AFM is again negotiating to obtain a new agreement. Currently some airlines will honor it, but Delta will not. 

I will post the new agreement when it is in effect. In the meantime call your carrier and see if they will allow you to carry the third bag on
(your instrument). If you have only two which include the ax, you might be ok.

Dave Hanson
Trombone
Atlanta

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nancy Giffin 
  To: Dixieland Jazz 
  Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:07 PM
  Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Axes :) as carry-on luggage


  Greetings DJMLers,

  A few years ago, there was talk on DJML about musical instruments being
  allowed as carry-on luggage IN ADDITION TO a small bag. Am I remembering
  that correctly?

  My friend checked his trombone as luggage last Thursday and is having to
  play a festival this weekend with a borrowed trombone because the airline
  screwed up and lost his. !@%&#! (I hope it shows up soon!)

  I can¹t imagine checking such a prize possession and trusting the airlines
  with it. Seems only right that you be able to keep it with you at all times.
  In this case, he was lucky to have a friend in that city who owns a music
  store and let him pick a replacement last minute, but what would someone do
  if they showed up at a festival with no axe (other than the one they have to
  grind with the airline)?

  Well wishes to all of you!
  Love and hugs,
  Nancy

  P.S. Anyone going to Pismo in October? I¹ll be there to see my sister,
  Sharon Doran, singing with Viper Six.



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