[Dixielandjazz] Musical Instrument Carry On Regulations - American Airlines

[Steve Barbone]

Here is the policy from American Airlines. Looks like trumpets, clarinets,
Flutes, etc are allowed. Sometimes even guitars.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone 


Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments may be carried on-board the aircraft providing
they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or
under the seat in front of you. Case dimensions may not exceed 45 linear
inches (width+length+height), except for guitars which may be brought on
board only if they can be safely stowed in an overhead bin or approved
stowage location in the cabin. The instrument is considered the passenger's
one allowed carry-on bag. A personal item is allowed in addition to the
instrument. See Carry-On Allowance for more information.

If an instrument is too large to fit in the carry-on baggage space, an
additional seat may be purchased. In this case, an instrument must travel in
a window, bulkhead seat, with the customer in the adjoining seat. Due to
their size Bass Fiddles are not accepted in the coach cabin and are only
accepted on certain aircraft types, please contact an American Airlines
representative at 1-800-433-7300.

Instruments may also be transported as checked baggage, however, due to
their fragile nature AA does not accept liability for damages and has
limited liability for loss. AA is also not liable for any damage to checked
musical instruments not presented in a hard-sided case. If the outside of
the hard-sided case does not have visible damage, AA is not liable for any
damage to the musical instrument inside the case.