[HANASHIR:11607] Guitars on planes

[ekomar <ekomar...>]

That's a good question, Rick. I'd be interested in hearing from those who
have flown with their instruments since 9/11. I haven't been on a plane
since 1999 but have always managed to talk the airport employees into
letting me bring my guitar into the cabin. If the overhead bins are too
small or already occupied, ask if you can put it in the closet where the
flight attendants normally keep their jackets.

By the way - if you're flying with a guitar, don't forget to loosen the
strings significantly. The high altitude causes the strings to constrict. If
they haven't been loosened beforehand, the consequences for the neck could
be tragic.

See y'all in 2 days!
- Eric

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Eric Komar
Jewish Music Specialist / Songleader
NY / NJ Area
212.781.9262, mobile 646.489.4323
Website: www.librarystuff.net/eric

> Question:
>
> I am about to fly with my guitar for the first time since Sept. 11.   I
used
> to carry my guitar in a padded gig bag and put it in the luggage bin above
> the seats.  Will they still let me do that?  Or will I need to use the
hard
> shell case and have them check it through luggage?  Any opinions on this
> would be appreciated.
>
> My e-mail is RMann73214 (at) aol(dot)com
>
> Thanks
>
> RM
>
>

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