[Trombone-l] Carry-On Instruments

[John Jensen]

Phil,
I've used the golf bag case....( wasn't that Sam's suggestion originally? ) 
and it worked, though the bulk is tough to manage with cabs and other 
luggage.

Haven't used that in several years and I understand that airlines won't 
accept something that size anymore, at least without a sizable penalty fee.

These days I use a terrific leather case made by Glenn Cronkite. Two cases 
that strap together. Compact and really well made.

That said, I still approach an airport with some degree of trepidation and 
don't like the idea that T.S.A. and the whims of stressed out airline 
workers are factors to be reckoned with when boardiing a plane with the 
horn.
Just my two cents....
J

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Burton" <gtfphil at yahoo.com>
To: "List Trombone" <TROMBONE-L at server5.samford.edu>
Cc: <tperetti at afm.org>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Carry-On Instruments


> Bill and others on the list.  The only thing that I have heard, besides 
> this message which arrived today also, is that the AFM has received 
> numerous complaints about Delta Airlines Agents refusing musicians to 
> carry on their instruments, and that they wanted to to be notified if and 
> when it happened.
>
> Prior to 9/11 I did the "gate check" on my horn when I flew, and it worked 
> out fine.  Since then, I pack the case inside a Golf bag luggage carrier, 
> and have had no problems.
>
> Phil Burton
> AFM Local 642
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Dinwiddie <billdin at comcast.net>
> To: List Trombone <TROMBONE-L at server5.samford.edu>
> Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 3:41:20 PM
> Subject: [Trombone-l] Carry-On Instruments
>
> Has anyone else received an e-mail similar to this one:
>
> "For years, AFM members have had problems bringing musical instruments
> aboard planes as carry-on luggage. Recently, discussions with the airlines
> trade association and Congress have picked up to the point where an
> acceptable solution to the problem is possible. However, we need to show
> that there is urgency to the problem. We would appreciate it if you would
> describe your recent experiences when traveling with instruments to us so 
> we
> can show the seriousness of the situation for musicians. Please send your
> recent airline experience to me at tperetti at afm.org. Thank you."
>
> It looks legit, but there are so many scams on the net these days that I 
> am
> a little wary of responding to anything that comes in unsolicited. It 
> seems
> like they would have sent out a snail mail letter, on genuine Union
> stationery, if this is for real.
>
> We certainly need better policies for musicians travelling by air, and I
> hope the Union is getting some action from the Feds, but I really don't 
> want
> to get involoved with some scam artist.
>
> Bill Dinwiddie
> billdin at comcast.net
>
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