Flying with a Bass

[PaulCannon]

Originally Posted by VondaP

I will be flying with a bass flight case (no bass) will it be treated the same as with the bass, as far as the $50 fee?

Vonda

What airline are you flying, and how much does the case weigh empty? Southwest may charge less if the case is under 50 pounds.

[Will Yager]

Originally Posted by Beginner Bass

The Evolving Bassist has a section at the start about flying with basses.

I think a lot of that info is probably outdated; Rufus suggests buying a second seat for the bass.

[PaulCannon]

Originally Posted by Will Yager

I think a lot of that info is probably outdated; Rufus suggests buying a second seat for the bass.

Some airlines will still allow you to do that. The bass has to fit, and it can't block aisle access (which means it needs a window seat). I suspect that limits your options to first class tickets.

If you try it, remember to check your endpin in a separate bag.

[Rebop]

Originally Posted by PaulCannon

Some airlines will still allow you to do that. The bass has to fit, and it can't block aisle access (which means it needs a window seat). I suspect that limits your options to first class tickets.

If you try it, remember to check your endpin in a separate bag.

I think a lot of the people that buy a seat for their basses forget to mention that it's usually first class.

[VondaP]

Any current information on flying with a bass?

Vonda

[BRamos]

I'm wondering if PaulCannon, or other talkbassers in Houston can offer advice about getting from Hobby airport in Houston to Rice with a large flight case for my son's audition in February. I don't really want to rent a minivan for 4 days and many airport ground transport shuttle companies will charge up to 8 fares because they have to remove several seats to accomodate a flight case.