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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Guitars & String Instruments ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ✓ JA Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Ja — Sie dürfen Guitars & String Instruments im Handgepäck im Flugzeug mitnehmen. Protected by FAA Modernization Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 41724).

  • · Protected by FAA Modernization Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 41724)
  • · Airlines must permit guitar in overhead if space exists at boarding time
  • · Loosen guitar strings slightly for cargo hold flights
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

JA

Allowed in overhead bin if space available.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Allowed in heavy-duty flight case.

Rule conditions: Protected by FAA Modernization Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 41724)Airlines must permit guitar in overhead if space exists at boarding timeLoosen guitar strings slightly for cargo hold flights

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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So verpacken Sie guitars & string instruments

Handgepäck: Allowed in overhead bin if space available.

Aufgabegepäck: Allowed in heavy-duty flight case.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Guitars & String Instruments in a carry-on?

Allowed in overhead bin if space available.

Can you pack Guitars & String Instruments in checked luggage?

Allowed in heavy-duty flight case.

Can I bring guitars & string instruments on an airplane?

Allowed in overhead bin if space available. In checked bags: Allowed in heavy-duty flight case.

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