Gilmourizing
Inspired
Hi guys,
I've listened different approaches by the airlines company regarding the transportation of guitar when flying, and probably some of you have a lot more experience to share.
Once I was carrying a Gibson LP in the original hard case and the attendant at check in told me that only the soft cases should be carry on baggage. I didn't know that...
I was terrified because I have a friend that had his guitar's headstock broken by their gentle handling with checked bags, so I insisted to carry the case with me. She let me do that but I was advised they could need to check the guitar when boarding. Luckily, I got no problem when boarding, as the flight attendant got room for it in a special compartment, for their coats I think.
Another friend of mine was forced to check his ESP guitar that was in a hard case.
Please share your experiences:
Do you mind to transport your guitar as checked baggage?
Anyone had his guitar damaged or lost when checked? Was the airline refund you?
Is it best to put the guitar in soft case if you want to take guitar with you inside the plane? Is it guaranteed?
I've listened different approaches by the airlines company regarding the transportation of guitar when flying, and probably some of you have a lot more experience to share.
Once I was carrying a Gibson LP in the original hard case and the attendant at check in told me that only the soft cases should be carry on baggage. I didn't know that...
I was terrified because I have a friend that had his guitar's headstock broken by their gentle handling with checked bags, so I insisted to carry the case with me. She let me do that but I was advised they could need to check the guitar when boarding. Luckily, I got no problem when boarding, as the flight attendant got room for it in a special compartment, for their coats I think.
Another friend of mine was forced to check his ESP guitar that was in a hard case.
Please share your experiences:
Do you mind to transport your guitar as checked baggage?
Anyone had his guitar damaged or lost when checked? Was the airline refund you?
Is it best to put the guitar in soft case if you want to take guitar with you inside the plane? Is it guaranteed?
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