[Trombone-l] flying with double bag

[Richardson, Timothy A Mr CIV USA IMCOM-Europe]

I would not waste time calling the airline, based on my recent
experiences.  I've unfortunately had to travel more often for work
recently.  

In the past year, I have NEVER made a trip without missed connections
and changed flights.  You're going to get halfway and find your new
flight has no room for a big bag.  I guess the airlines must be near
meltdown economically.  

-----Original Message-----
From: bonemstr at america.net [mailto:bonemstr at america.net] 
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 8:43 PM
To: Jeff Albert
Cc: trombone-l
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] flying with double bag

Jeff,

I had a double large bass in leather. It would fit on SOME planes'  
overhead bins--usually newer models or updated versions of older  
models. Best to see which plane it is and call the airline. They can  
usually find someone to give you 3D measurements, or sometimes Boeing,  
MD will provide them.

Other options have been discussed here and include the Cronkhite  
'flight case'. It only holds a single axe, but splits apart. Maybe 3  
of those? Of course, this all presumes you are talking about carry-on  
options.

Best to you,

Bob Devine
Roswell/Atlanta, GA
An 'All Shires' family

Quoting Jeff Albert <jeffalbert.smb at gmail.com>:

> Has anyone had any experience flying with a double gig bag?  Do those
> Cronkhite double bags fit in an overhead?  Any other creative
> solutions to traveling with two trombones?
>
> thanks,
> Jeff
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