[Dixielandjazz] Airlines Rules on instruments.

[Steve Barbone]

>From another jazz chat list. Must read for traveling musicians.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


Thanks to Herb Gardner for sharing this info with us.

McN


  From: "AFM" <hponder at afm.org>
    Date: April 26, 2007 9:07:32 PM EDT
    Subject: Delta Boycott Lifted
    Reply-To: notice-reply-ixebd62rbn65ti at unionvoice.org
               
                      Dear Herb Gardner,

                      As a result of the American Federation of Musicians'
boycott and the leadership of President Tom Lee, Delta Airlines recently has
decided to allow small musical instruments and guitars on board all flights.
Therefore, AFM has lifted its boycott on Delta. In addition to its carry-on
policy, Delta also improved its checked baggage policy. Checked items can
now measure up to 120 linear inches and weigh up to 100 pounds. AFM is
currently urging all other airlines to adopt Delta's policies. We applaud
Delta for its decision to accommodate musicians traveling with instruments.
Thank you all very much for your support of the boycott.

Sincerely,

                      Hal Ponder
                      Director of Government Relations
                      American Federation of Musicians