Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2010-07-12 22:53
Don't know what carrier you are flying, but if it is from Florida to Texas, it might very well be Southwest. They are actually one of the more baggage-friendly airlines, so I would be surprised if they couldn't accomodate you in some way, if you make a point to talk to them further.
As srattle said above, could you not ask them to "gate check" it for you? (There is a special compartment for things that cannot be checked as luggage, but also don't meet the criteria for carry-ons.)
I would pursue this further with the airline. If the first person you contact doesn't have anything but a stock/standard response, ask to speak to their supervisor or superior. Keep pushing up the chain, or if you can't get anywhere by phone or email, go to the airport and talk to the gate agents (BEFORE the day of your flight!).
I feel certain they have a way of dealing with this. You could not possibly be the only person using this carrier who has ever flown with a bass clarinet (or larger) instrument!
Susan
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