Flying and want to take my Keyboard with me?
I'm flying on a small trip for Spring Break and I want to take my keyboard with me. It is a full-size (88 key) instrument, about 5' by 18" by 6". Is there any way I can fly it with me without paying a ridiculous handling charge? (no more than about $50). I'm taking a 2-hour flight from Dulles (Washington DC) to Nashville, TN. How can I make it so the keyboard comes with me?
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1 :
Ha, I work at Dulles. Yes you can bring it as long as you put it in a checked baggage. If you want to take it as a carry on you may have to pay a fee of about 50.00 depending on what the size is. Have fun, I might be the one boarding you!!
2 :
a keyboard isn't that big, just put it in your carry-on baggage along with whatever else is going with it. You can pack it on top of clothes in a suitcase if you don't need it on the plane.
3 :
well if you're flying and want to take you keyboard with you so badly, just pay the $50, compared to the air ticket fee its not that much. and i think that anyway around it might be illegal...unless you can count it as a carry-on
4 :
The only thing I can think of is to call the airline you are flying and see if there is anything they can do to acommodate you. Maybe they would be willing to tag it and put it up where the stewardesses luggage, etc. You more than likely though will have to pay the $50 for the extra weight/luggage. That is a lot of space that will be taken up. Good luck!!
5 :
A) Definitely call the airline. B) You won't be able to take it as a carry-on - It's too big. C) Definitely place it in a hard-shell flight case.
6 :
Unfortunately, several folks who have answered you are very wrong. A full size, 88-key keyboard is by no means going to be allowed as a carry-on (nor would any bag that it would fit in). Your best (and safest) bet is to check it with your other luggage. The bad news is that unless you don't really care much about it, you MUST have a hard shell (preferably ATA) case for it. Between the size and the weight of the case/keyboard combo be prepared to pay $75-$100 for excess size and weight fees. Most airlines will charge you for BOTH overweight and oversize together. You can take your chances with checking it in a soft bag, but I strongly advise against it.
