[Dixielandjazz] Fw: Musical Instruments as Carry-on Luggage

[Dave Hanson]

Musical Instruments as Carry-on LuggageThe Union is trying to negotiate an agreement with the airlines, as the earlier agreement fell through the cracks after 911 and the NTSB being taken over by Homeland Security. We all travel and our instruments are too valuable to be checked as luggage. Whether a Union member or not, voice your opinion concerning this important problem, and lets hope for a change in the current airline restrictions.

Dave Hanson
Vice President
Atlanta Federation of Musicians
Local 148-462
----- Original Message ----- 
From: AFM 
To: Dave Hanson 
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:47 PM
Subject: Musical Instruments as Carry-on Luggage


                  AFM Legislative Alert 
           
                  Dear Dave Hanson,

                  For years, AFM members have had problems bringing musical instruments aboard planes as carry-on luggage. Recently, discussions with the airlines trade association and Congress have picked up to the point where an acceptable solution to the problem is possible. However, we need to show that there is urgency to the problem. We would appreciate it if you would describe your recent experiences when traveling with instruments to us so we can show the seriousness of the situation for musicians. Please send your recent airline experience to me at tperetti at afm.org. Thank you.  


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