Musical Instruments

Musical instruments carried as cabin or checked baggage must be kept inside a sturdy and protective hard case with rounded edges. Musical instruments in soft cases will not be accepted, and we will not provide hard cases.

Small musical instruments – such as a violin or a flute, within the size of 78 x 25 x 15 cm (31 x 10 x 6 in) (H x W x D) and within the weight of 7 kg (15 lb) inclusive of the hard case can be carried on board if it can be stowed safely inside the overhead locker. Please be prepared to check in the instrument if stowage space is not available. The instrument is considered part of your cabin baggage allowance.

Other musical instruments – such as guitars, exceeding the above limits or the cabin baggage allowance must be checked in as checked baggage.

If you want to purchase a seat for your musical instrument or other baggage items, please do not use our Online Booking service to book your tickets. Instead, contact our reservations office or your travel agent to make the booking, at least 3 working days prior to the scheduled departure date to allow time for us to facilitate the special handling, such as deployment of installation equipment.

Such items can only be accepted for carriage in the cabin compartment if you have given us notice in advance and permission has been granted by us. Dimension and weight limitations for a musical instrument on an extra seat are:

Seats in the First and Business classes may be able to accommodate a musical instrument in an upright position or a musical instrument exceeding the common dimensions of 136 x 48 x 44 cm (54 x 19 x 17 in). Please contact our local office or your travel agent for details.

Note 1: A canvas bag is used to secure the musical instrument to the seat

Note 2: Due to temperature variations, expansion and contraction of the neck of stringed instruments may occur. Passengers are advised to have the strings loosened to avoid damage.