Klarinet Archive - Posting 000188.txt from 2003/05

From: headhousehold <headhousehold@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: [Re: [kl] Transporting instruments by air]
Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 21:34:44 -0400

As an Australian resident and frequent 'plane user I confirm that
Qantas is normally 'strict' but if you find an Australian desk person
and turn up in a tee shirt, shorts, sandals and say 'Geez mate- where
can I stow me didgeridoos?" you will be treated like royalty!
Bob Head

----- Original Message -----
From: Jordan Selburn <jhs@-----.org>
Date: Friday, May 9, 2003 7:17 am
Subject: [kl] Re: [Re: [kl] Transporting instruments by air]

> Matthew -
>
> As Forest attests, you almost certainly won't have any trouble
> with such a
> case but you may want to call your airline to be certain.
> Dimensional limits
> as well as weight are the potential sticking points. For example,
> BritishAirways limits carry-ons to 55cm x 40 x 20; most airlines
> have similar limits,
> and the Wiseman case is almost certainly longer than 55cm. In
> addition, the
> BAA limitation is even shorter - 45cm max; enforcement of this is
> sporatic,but may happen.
>
> As far as weight, it'll depend on class (airplane cabin class -
> not yours!).
> First and business generally get a much higher limit - 18kg vs.
> 6kg in coach
> on British Airways. Rumor has it that there are other benefits of
> sitting in
> the front as well . . . Most airlines don't check carry-on weight
> often,though, unless you're clearly well over. Some do (Qantas is
> apparently quite
> strict), so you're taking a small chance if you're seated in the
> main cabin.
>
> Again, call your airline, tell them it's a musical instrument and
> get their
> exact policy. Also, see if it is printed anywhere, like on their
> webpage,print it out and take it with you to the airport in case
> of any problems.
>
> Cheers,
> Jordan
>
> "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com> wrote:
> > I travel with my Weisman bass to C/two clarinet case all of the
> time. It
> > fits into every overhead storage I've encountered. I've never been
> > stopped....even recently. Also...musical instruments have some
> special> consideration.
> >
> > Forest Aten
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Matthew Lloyd" <Matthew@-----.uk>
> > To: "Clarinet List" <klarinet@-----.org>; "Bass Clarinet"
> > <bass-clarinet@-----.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 3:12 PM
> > Subject: [kl] Transporting instruments by air
> >
> >
> > > I'm faced with the possibility of taking several clarinets on
> a plane
> > > flight.
> > >
> > > I am in the process of ordering a Wiseman case for Bass, Bb
> and Eb.
> > > That, as I understand it, counts as "hand luggage" although I
> guess it
> > > would be well over the 5kg limit.
> > >
> > > But if I needed a couple more I'd be well over my hand luggage
> > > allowance. Has anyone sent a clarinet in the hold and, if so,
> did it
> > > live to tell the tale.
> > >
> > > I'm talking about relatively new top quality instruments.
> Would love the
> > > opinions of some of you professionals or otherwise well travelled
> > > people.
> > >
> > > Matthew
> > >
> > >
> > >
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